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Equipping Christians with a biblical perspective on faith and work. The High Calling is a production of the Theology of Work Project in partnership with the H.

E. Butt Family Foundation. Here you'll discover a range of stories that help you think deeply about how your faith relates to your work and the culture you live in. We've also partnered with Life for Leaders to bring you daily devotionals from Mark D. Roberts which help people in diverse leadership roles understand their work in light of God's truth and calling.

07/10/2026

When we take in the wide expanse of biblical teaching on Sabbath, it seems clear to me that God intends for us to rest regularly and intentionally. Our times of rest may well be private, though we also need to gather with other believers on a weekly basis for worship and fellowship. Moreover, though we rightly put aside our ordinary work in order to receive God’s gift of rest, we should follow Jesus in recognizing that certain kinds of work—healing, for example—are fully consistent with faithful Sabbath keeping. The Sabbath is God’s gift to humankind, a gift that enhances restoration, relationship, and reflection. I believe we need to receive this gift today as individuals, friends, families, and churches. Read more: https://buff.ly/6k8nnOH

06/10/2026

Though the first Christians observed the Sabbath since they were Jewish, before long Christians innovated. Some observed the Sabbath on Saturday and gathered on Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Others made Sunday their “special day.” Though Christians differ on the specifics, throughout the centuries most have set apart one day a week as a special day, a time for worship, prayer, and reflection. Read more: https://buff.ly/6k8nnOH

05/10/2026

The example and teaching of Jesus encourage us to do good on the Sabbath. This includes healing and other acts of compassion and concern. We should be open to how God might want to use us during our times of rest for ordinary work. However, those of us who are inclined to work too much, including volunteering at church, must be sure we don’t miss the central “activity” of Sabbath, which is rest. Read more: https://buff.ly/6k8nnOH

30/09/2026

In several places in the biblical Gospels, Jesus healed on the sabbath. This got him in trouble with the Pharisees, who believed that healing was work and therefore unlawful on the sabbath. Jesus did not deny that healing was work, but he insisted that it was right to do good on the sabbath, including healing bodies and souls. In our times of rest, we should be open to the healing God wants to do in us and through us. Read more: https://buff.ly/3ftQMBU

29/09/2026

Like all faithful Jews in his time of history, Jesus prayed on the sabbath. He prayed in synagogue services, during traditional sabbath meals, and when he was alone with his Heavenly Father. The example of Jesus encourages us to make prayer central to our regular times of rest. The teaching of Jesus on sabbath prayer reminds us to pray with authenticity, whether we’re with others or by ourselves. Prayer is not a show either for God or other people. It’s genuine, intimate communication with God. What could be more fitting for the day when we stop working in order to turn our hearts to the Lord? Read more: https://buff.ly/3ftQMBU

28/09/2026

In synagogue gatherings, Jesus engaged in conversations about significant things. His example shows us that meaningful conversations are essential to our experience of sabbath rest. Sometimes these will happen in the context of our church community. Often, significant conversations will take place in other settings, especially as we share food together. No matter the way we do it, we need to include meaningful conversation in our regular times of rest. Read more: https://buff.ly/3ftQMBU

23/09/2026

The example of Jesus in Luke 4 reminds us of the centrality of Scripture in sabbath observance. As we stop working in order to rest, we give our minds and hearts the space to hear God speak to us through Scripture. We do this through both individual reflection and congregational worship. As we hear others read and interpret God’s written Word, we ask the Holy Spirit to teach, guide, and inspire us. And we set aside time for prayerful meditation on biblical truth. Read more: https://buff.ly/3ftQMBU

22/09/2026

The example and teaching of Jesus will help us discover how we can receive God’s gift of sabbath today. For this reason, we study the biblical gospels as well as the whole biblical narrative. But, in addition to studying, we ought also to pray, asking Jesus for wisdom about how, in our cultural milieu, we might experience the regular rest God intends for us. The same Jesus who once spoke in a Galilean field speaks today through Scripture, through the community of his followers, and through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Read more: https://buff.ly/3ftQMBU

21/09/2026

Jesus said that the sabbath “was made for humankind.” God created the sabbath as a gift for us. Some of us have unwrapped this gift and delight in it. Others of us have still to unwrap it. Scripture will show us how to embrace times of regular rest for God’s glory and our good. Read more: https://buff.ly/3ftQMBU

16/09/2026

Sometimes we think of sabbath keeping as a burden, as something demanded of people by a demanding God. Through the prophet Isaiah, God offers a different perspective. The sabbath is not meant to be a burden, but a delight. When we learn to delight in sabbath, we are also able to delight in the Lord. Read more: https://buff.ly/7NjYIcD

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