Figure 2: Exodus 31 says that the work of creation and God's ensuing rest
are part of the Sabbath day sign that God is the One who sanctifies. This
sign was for Israel who was set apart from Egypt and typifies the believer
who is set apart from the world.
The work of creation: A type of the sanctifying work of Christ
Separation
Day
one
Separated in the light of
Christ
Day
two
Separated in the heavenly
dwelling place of Christ
Day
three
Separated in the body of
Christ (the Church)
Day
four
Separated from the rule of
the law to the rule of Christ
Consecration and Provision
Day
five
Consecrated to sharing
the light with the world
temporary
Day
five
Consecrated to praising
and worshipping God
permanent
Day
six
Consecrated to edifying
the body of Christ
temporary
Day
six
Consecrated to Christ
as His bride
permanent
"It is a sign ... that I am the Lord who sanctifies you." Exodus 31:13
God's seventh day rest: A type of Christ's finished work
The Sabbath rest: A type of the believer's rest
