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

Tim and Jon Responded to Questions: David from Arizona (2:25)My question is, does the frequent occurrence of the number 7 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's words during his Miracle at the wedding at Cana. When his mother points out that there is no wine besides my hour has not yet come, and then he take 6 water pots uses for purification and then put water in them and then turns those into wine. There seems to be a connection maybe with the 6 and bringing the good the best wine out out last. But I'm wondering what the connection is between cups wine in the seventh day. Is that 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 been practicing Sabbath rest and Sabbath observance for Millennium, and 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 in the Christian 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 on rest and the 7th day? How do we live it out on a daily basis? Thank youJohn 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 in normal five-day week say that working 6 days in today's world can be way too tiring. Could you share thoughts on the practicality of still working 6 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 7 days a week? That's 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 Learn more about us and join The Bible Project by financially partnering with us:www.thebibleproject.com/vision Show Produced by:Dan Gummel Show MusicDefender Instrumental by Tents Powered and Distributed by Simplecast.