What does it actually mean that God “rested” in Genesis 1?

Most people assume it means stopping, relaxing, or taking a break. But in the ancient world, “rest” didn’t mean inactivity—it meant enthronement.

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores how Genesis 1 presents God not as exhausted, but as taking His place as King over creation.

That changes everything.

👉 Creation is not just made—it’s ordered

👉 The world is not random—it’s God’s temple

👉 Rest is not escape—it’s rule, presence, and alignment

And once that rest is disrupted in Genesis 2–3, the rest of Scripture asks one central question:

How do we get back?

From Israel’s story to the words of Jesus—“Come to me and I will give you rest”—the Bible is about restoring what was lost.

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Academic sabbatical sounds like a season of rest… but the reality is something else.

In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long shares what this week actually looked like—paper proposals, long-term planning, overflowing emails, and the unexpected stress that comes with it all.

From feeling “frazzled” to finding a reset out on the river during white bass fishing season, this is a real look at the highs and lows of sabbatical life.

Not polished. Not perfect. Just real.

👉 Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes of academic life, research, and the journey in between.

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In this episode of the ProveText Podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb is joined by Dr. Lance Hawley and Dr. Garrett Best to discuss their edited volume:

Teaching God’s Sons and Daughters: Essays in Honor of Allen Black.

This festschrift celebrates the life, scholarship, and influence of Allen Black, a beloved teacher whose work in Luke–Acts and whose passion for the church shaped generations of students and scholars.In this conversation we discuss:

• The story behind the book and how the project began at SBL

• Allen Black’s influential work on male–female pairings in Luke and Acts

• What goes into editing a scholarly volume (and why it's harder than people think)

• The Restoration Movement’s deep commitment to Scripture

• The surprise moment when Allen Black discovered the book

This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at scholarship, mentorship, and the lasting impact of faithful teachers.

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🎓 Learn more about: Harding School of Theology: https://www.harding.edu/hst/ York University: https://www.york.edu/

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