Bible Verse

“And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.” — Genesis 2:2

CEV 2 By the seventh day God had finished his work, and so he rested.

NLT 2 On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work.

Bible Story

God created the world in six days, and on the seventh day, He rested. He made this day holy and special, calling it the Sabbath. God didn’t rest because He was tired, but to show us the importance of taking time to rest and spend with Him. The Sabbath is a gift from God, a day to enjoy His creation, worship Him, and be with family.

Thinking Time

Why did God rest on the seventh day?

What makes the Sabbath different from other days?

How can we make the Sabbath a special day for God?

Reflection

The Sabbath is a day to rest and remember God’s love and creation. It’s a time to worship, be with family, and enjoy the world God made.

Application

Plan a special Sabbath activity, like a nature walk or a family meal. Thank God for giving us a day to rest and be with Him.

Word Guide

Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, a holy day of rest and worship.

Holy: Something set apart for God.

Rest: To stop working and relax.