The Bible

The Impact of the Fall

This is Part 2 of a six-part series on rest and work. Part 1 can be found here. If rest is a source of refreshment and a means to better relationship with God and with other people, why don’t people do it? The answer begins with the Fall of humanity. To Adam God said, “Because […]

The Impact of the Fall

This is Part 2 of a six-part series on rest and work. Part 1 can be found here. If rest is a source of refreshment and a means to better relationship with God and with other people, why don’t people do it? The answer begins with the Fall of humanity. To Adam God said, “Because […]

Entering Into Joyful Communion with God

This is Part 1 of a six-part series on rest and work. The introduction can be found here. We see in the book of Genesis that after six days of creation, God looks upon the works of His hands and pronounces it “very good.” But it is not until the seventh day that God calls […]

Balancing Rhythms of Rest and Work

This is the introduction of a six-part series on rest and work. Human beings need a rhythm of work and rest in order to live up to their God-given potential. Just as God gives people important work to do, God also asks people to rest periodically from their labor. Work gives each individual the opportunity […]

Balancing Rhythms of Rest and Work

This is the introduction of a six-part series on rest and work. Human beings need a rhythm of work and rest in order to live up to their God-given potential. Just as God gives people important work to do, God also asks people to rest periodically from their labor. Work gives each individual the opportunity […]