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Feb 16, 2023 · The first biblical mention of sleep is found in Genesis 2:21 when God placed Adam into a deep sleep and formed Eve from one of his ribs. God built the concept of rest into His creation (Genesis 2:2).
May 23, 2024 · What Does the Bible Say about Sleep? It’s been said there are more than 100 references to sleep in the Bible, and many more references for rest, slumber, and dreams. Here are a few key passages about sleep. Sleep is good (Jeremiah 31:26; Proverbs 3:24; Psalm 3:5; 4:8; 127:2). Sleep comes from a God who is good to us (Psalm 116:7).
The word “sleep” is used literally of the state of the body in normal, unconscious repose. On one occasion when Jesus and his disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee, the Lord was sleeping on a cushion in the stern of the boat (Mk. 4:38).
Sep 26, 2023 · The Bible often portrays sleep as a divine gift, a source of physical and emotional restoration. Psalm 127:2 states, “It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.”
- The Sleep of Physical Rest
- The Sleep of Slothfulness
- The Sleep of Unpreparedness
- The Sleep of Death
- Conclusion
Sleep is good when it is used for its proper purpose – not for slothfulness [next point], but for us to be productive in carrying out the works God has given us to do. A lack of sleep is not pleasant, good, or desirable. Paul listed his “sleepless nights” as one of the burdens he faced in his work as an apostle (2 Corinthians 11:27). It is importan...
The sluggard sleeps as well as the working man, but it is a different type of sleep. As we noticed in the previous point, the working man sleeps in order to help him continue to be productive in carrying out his responsibilities. The sluggard’s “laziness casts [him]into a deep sleep” by which he avoids fulfilling his obligations. The wise man warne...
This is not literal sleep like the first two points. Instead, this is the state of being oblivious to the dangers that threaten us. This was the condition of the church in Sardis in the passage above. They needed to “wake up” and if they did not, they would face the Lord’s judgment. This could apply to many areas of life, but here we will focus on ...
Death is often described in the Bible as “sleep” (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14; John 11:11-14). This emphasizes the temporary nature of it. This is why the Hebrew writer said, “It is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). Even after death, we will stand before the Lord in judgment (Revelation 20:11-13). This appoint...
God designed us to sleep. We need to use it for good and not abuse it. Yet it is also an illustration to encourage us to be prepared for what comes after this life. Because death is temporary, we must be ready for what comes next. Paul wrote, “For this reason it says, ‘Awake, sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.’ Therefor...
God uses our sleep on occasion to give us revelatory dreams and guidance ( Gen 20:6-7; Judges 7:13-15; 1 Kings 3:5; Matt 1:20; Matthew 2:12-13 Matthew 2:22). In the Old Testament, natural sleep is occasionally referred to as a sweet blessing of God ( Psalm 4:8 ; 127:2 ; Eccl 5:12 ).
Throughout the Bible, sleep is often mentioned in the context of rest and renewal. God created rest for His creation, and sleep is a gift from Him that allows us to recharge and prepare for the challenges ahead.
