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Hidden Sevens & Practical Sabbath: 7th Day Rest Q&R #2 - 7th Day Rest E12

Dec 19, 2019

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Observing a weekly rhythm of rest, regardless of a specific day, is essential for Christians in the modern world.

The frequent occurrence of the number seven in biblical narratives serves as a symbolic representation conveying meaningful theological claims.

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The Importance of Sabbath and Seventh-Day Rest

The podcast episode explores the significance of observing Sabbath and seventh-day rest. It acknowledges that the concept of the seventh day has deep semitic symbolism and is connected to the number seven. The discussion highlights that referring to the day as the Sabbath can be a strategic choice to gain better visibility and attract more audience. The main focus of the conversation is on the practicality of incorporating a weekly rhythm of rest, regardless of the specific day observed. It delves into the historical and theological perspectives of Sabbath practice among Christians and emphasizes the restorative nature of observing a weekly rhythm.

What Is the Value of a Written Account of an Event?

03:00

Is It Just Literary Creativity?

02:33

The Seventh Day Rest

03:38

Introduction

5min

What Is the Value of a Written Account of an Event?

3min

Is It Just Literary Creativity?

3min

The Numbers and the Resurrection Did Not Happen.

2min

What's the Connection Between the Six and the Seventh Day?

2min

The Last Thing That Happened

3min

Is There Really Six Stone Jars?

4min

Observant Messianic Jews Doing Sabbath

2min

The Seventh Day

2min

10.

What's the Wisdom Principle?

2min

11.

The Seventh Day Rest

4min

12.

The Wisdom of the Resurrection Sunday

3min

13.

The Wisdom of the Sabbath

2min

14.

The Seven Day Patterns - The Sabbath

4min

15.

The First Italian Vidies Will Be Ready in 20 20

2min

Tim and Jon Responded to these questions:

David from Arizona (2:25)

My question is, does the frequent occurrence of the number seven and the seventh day in Genesis, Exodus, and the rest of the Bible have more to do with the authors creating design patterns within the narrative to make theological claims? Or is it actually how God himself worked in history? Maybe these are synonymous, but I would love to hear your response.

Ashley from Arizona (13:30)

I have a question for you regarding Jesus' words during his miracle at the wedding at Cana. When his mother points out that there is no wine, he takes six water pots used for purification and and then puts water in them and then turns those into wine. There seems to be a connection maybe with the six and bringing the best wine out last. But I'm wondering what the connection is between cups of wine in the seventh day. Is that a thing? Thanks so much for your thoughts and all the work you do.

Jesse from North New Zealand (20:50)

I was wondering about the practical implications of the theological discussion that you've been having. Jews have been practicing Sabbath rest and Sabbath observance for millennia, yet Christians kind of gave up on that a few centuries ago. Should we as Christians go back to Sabbath observance? Is there something more there that I've missed? What are the implications of this Sabbath rest for us as Christians in the world?

Jisca from Rwanda (25:34)

How do we apply the principle of rest in our time as Christians. What do we do with the inclination to rest on the seventh day? How do we live it out on a daily basis? Thank you.

Jon from Malaysia (25:55)

I work in the construction industry here, and it's common for people to work six days a week. This has truly made me appreciate the one day of rest that I get every week. However, a lot of my friends who work a normal five-day week say that working six days in today's world can be way too tiring. Could you share thoughts on the practicality of still working six days and resting one day in a modern world? And on the flip side of that, what are the biblical implications if I do not take a break by continually working seven days a week? Thanks for all you do, guys. I love your podcast. Keep it up.

Resources:

To Hell With The Hustle by Jefferson Bethke

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

God Dwells with Us: Temple Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel by Mary Coloe

The Subversive Sabbath by A.J. Swaboda

At Home with God: A Complete Liturgical Guide for the Christian Home by Gavin Long

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