Laws for Work and Rest (The Law) (June 7, 2026)

June 7, 2026
Laws for Work and Rest (The Law) (June 7, 2026)



June 7, 2026 (Lesson 1)
UNIT THEME: Work and Rest
Laws for Work and Rest (The Law)


  1. God Exemplified Work and Rest (Genesis 1:1, 31; 2:1-3; Exodus 20:9, 11)
  2. God Commanded Work and Rest (Genesis 2:5, 15; 3:17-19;Deuteronomy 5:12-15)
  3. Religious Seasons for Rest (Leviticus 23:4-8, 15, 21, 23-25, 27-28, 33-36)


Truth: Rhythms of work and rest are blessed by God.
Focus: Review and obey God’s commandments regarding work and rest.
Emphasis: We are saved to do God’s work and find rest in Christ.

Golden Text: Genesis 2:2 (ESV) ~ And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done.


Daily Devotions:
  • Monday - Gathering Manna, Keeping the Sabbath (Exodus 16:4-5, 22-26)
  • Tuesday - The Sabbath Instituted for Israel (Exodus 31:12-17)
  • Wednesday - Right Living and Sabbath Observance (Isaiah 56:1-7)
  • Thursday - Jesus Ministers on the Sabbath (Luke 13:11-16)
  • Friday - Paul Speaks on the Sabbath (Acts 13:13-16, 42-43)
  • Saturday - Christians and Sabbath-Keeping (Colossians 2:8-17)