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In creation, God has established a pattern of work and rest that is to be a model for believers.
Work and rest built into creation
Exodus 20:11See alsoGenesis 2:1-3;Psalm 104:19-23
The pattern of work and rest confirmed in the OT
By Sabbath observance
Exodus 20:10 ppDeuteronomy 5:14;Leviticus 23:3
By observing holy festivals
Exodus 12:16;Leviticus 16:29;Leviticus 23:6-8 ppNumbers 28:17-18;Leviticus 23:28-31 ppNumbers 29:7;Leviticus 23:35-36,39 ppNumbers 29:12;Esther 9:17-19
Work and rest in the ministry of Jesus Christ
Mark 6:30-32See alsoJohn 4:6
Wisdom needed to balance work and rest
To avoid idleness
Proverbs 6:9-11;Proverbs 10:4-5;Proverbs 14:23;Proverbs 20:13;Proverbs 24:30-34
To avoid overwork
Exodus 18:13-24;Psalm 127:2;Luke 10:38-42
Work and rest are both potential means of glorifying God
1 Corinthians 10:31See alsoEcclesiastes 2:24;Colossians 3:17
Work and rest will be perfectly fulfilled in heaven
Revelation 14:13;Revelation 22:3
See also
2033 Christ, humanity2339 Christ, example of5057 rest, physical5386 leisure5447 poverty, causes5533 sleep, physical5582 tiredness5922 prudence7354 feasts and festivals7428 Sabbath8361 wisdom
