Pray the Word with David Platt Work & Rest (Leviticus 23:3)
Mar 24, 2026
A discussion of the biblical Sabbath command and how it ties to Genesis and Exodus. Conversation about work as a God-ordained good and the design to labor six days. Reflection on rest as humble, refreshing, and necessary. Prayerful focus on stewarding work and rest to point others to spiritual rest in Jesus.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Work Is Good By Divine Design
- Work is fundamentally good because God worked in creation and sustains the universe.
- David Platt points to Genesis and Leviticus 23:3 to show six days of work reflects God's design for productive labor.
Work Wholeheartedly For God Not People
- Do work wholeheartedly as unto the Lord and not merely for people.
- Platt urges working well and wisely today, using jobs and school as stewardship of God's grace.
Rest Is Humble And Intentionally Needed
- Rest is also good and part of God's design, serving as an act of humility.
- Platt confesses his own temptation to overwork and frames stopping as admitting we can't do it all.