BA2
We are to seek rest, refreshment, and renewal in Yeshua and the Holy Spirit.
We are to seek rest in Yeshua
We are to seek rest in the Holy Spirit
We are to seek refreshment in Yeshua
We are to seek refreshment in the Holy Spirit
We are to seek renewal in Yeshua
We are to seek renewal in the Holy Spirit
Category: God & Yeshua
Type: Positive
Form: Explicit
Source dataset: New Testament
Uniqueness: Unique
Classical commandment: No
New Covenant Literal Application
Applies to Person Categories: Everyone
Literal Application: mandated
More explanation about New Covenant Literal Application
The New Covenant Literal Application Code (NCLA) is an interpretive guide used by the authors to indicate which person categories a mitzvah applies to, and at what level of literal compliance.
It combines person categories such as Jewish, K'rov Yisrael, and Gentile, together with male/female distinctions and an application level such as mandated, recommended, optional, or prohibited.
This code reflects the authors' interpretive opinion and is provided for prayerful consideration. On this page, the technical code is summarized into plain language to help new readers understand it more easily.
Detailed codes: GFm - Gentile female, mandated | GMm - Gentile male, mandated | JFm - Jewish female, mandated | JMm - Jewish male, mandated | KFm - K'rovat Yisrael female, mandated | KMm - K'rov Yisrael male, mandated
Bible references
Key NT Scriptures
- Matthew 11:28-29
- Philemon 1:20
- Titus 3:4-6
Supportive NT Scriptures
- Colossians 3:9-10
- Ephesians 4:21-24
- Hebrews 4:9-11
Supportive OT Scriptures
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Exodus 23:12
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Exodus 31:15
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Exodus 33:14
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Isaiah 40:31
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Psalms 51:12
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Commentary
Rabbi Michael Rudolph
The purpose of resting is to receive refreshment and renewal. Various Scriptures command us to rest from work weekly and annually on the various Sabbaths, and to rest our souls in God, Yeshua, and the Holy Spirit always. Because Yeshua and the Holy Spirit are echad with God the Father, this Mitzvah could well have had the title “Seeking Rest, Refreshment & Renewal in God.” However, because some Scriptures refer to Yeshua, some to the Holy Spirit, and some to God, the authors herein decided to focus this Mitzvah on Yeshua and the Holy Spirit, and to create a second Mitzvah #BA62 to discuss Scriptures that refer to God more broadly. “Rest,” “refreshment,” and “renewal” are related, but they are not the same and they can mean different things in different contexts. “Refreshment” means revitalization – giving fresh and renewed strength. It is a simple enough concept that applies to our bodies, souls, and spirits, so we will not discuss it further. “Rest” most commonly refers to the physical rest of our bodies that is needed for physiological “renewal.” The Scriptures that command we rest on the various Sabbaths include physical rest but point to a higher kind of rest and renewal as well – rest of our souls and spirits by surrendering ourselves to God and allowing Him to take our burdens and cares upon himself.
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