Dictionary of Bible Themes In creation, God has established a pattern of work and rest that is to be a model for believers. Exodus 20:11Work and rest built into creation See also Genesis 2:1-3Psalms 104:19-23 Exodus 20:10 The pattern of work and rest confirmed in the OT By Sabbath observance Leviticus 23:3pp Dt 5:14 Exodus 12:16Leviticus 16:29; 23:6-8 By observing holy festivals Leviticus 23:28-31pp Nu 28:17-18 Leviticus 23:35-36,39pp Nu 29:7 Esther 9:17-19pp Nu 29:12 Mark 6:30-32Work and rest in the ministry of Jesus Christ See also John 4:6Proverbs 6:9-11; 10:4-5; 14:23; 20:13; 24:30-34 Wisdom needed to balance work and rest To avoid idleness Exodus 18:13-24Psalms 127:2 To avoid overwork Luke 10:38-421 Corinthians 10:31 Work and rest are both potential means of glorifying God See also Ecclesiastes 2:24Colossians 3:17 Revelation 14:13; 22:3 Work and rest will be perfectly fulfilled in heaven See also 2033 Christ, humanity2339 Christ, example of 5058 rest, spiritual 5389 lending 5448 poverty, attitudes to 5535 sleep and death 5582 tiredness 5922 prudence 7354 feasts and festivals 7428 Sabbath 8361 wisdom |
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