Sabbath & Rest
Built into the world before it was ever commanded.
Rest shows up on page one of the Bible, before sin, before law, before anyone was tired. That tells you something about what it's for.
The thread
Genesis 2 · creation
God rests, and blesses the day
Exodus 16 · ~1445 BC
Manna that won't keep — except once a week
Deut. 5 · ~1405 BC
Remember you were slaves
Mark 2 · AD 30
Sabbath was made for man
Matthew 11 · AD 30
Come unto me, and I will give you rest
Lessons