Topical Encyclopedia The concept of "day" in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing both the literal and the symbolic. From the very beginning of Scripture, the day is presented as a fundamental unit of time, created by God and imbued with purpose and meaning. The creation narrative in Genesis establishes the day as a divine construct, marking the rhythm of creation and the unfolding of God's plan.Creation and the First Day The Book of Genesis opens with the account of creation, where God establishes the day as a measure of time. Genesis 1:3-5 states, "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness. God called the light 'day,' and the darkness He called 'night.' And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day." Here, the day is not only a period of light but also a testament to God's creative power and order. Days as Markers of God's Work Throughout the creation week, each day is marked by God's creative acts, culminating in the creation of humanity on the sixth day and the sanctification of the seventh day as a day of rest. The days of creation serve as a framework for understanding God's intentional and purposeful design. Each day reflects an aspect of God's glory, as the heavens and the earth declare His handiwork (Psalm 19:1). The Day of the Lord In biblical prophecy, the "Day of the Lord" is a significant theme, representing a future time when God will intervene decisively in human history. This day is characterized by both judgment and salvation, as seen in passages such as Joel 2:31 : "The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome day of the LORD." The Day of the Lord underscores God's sovereignty and ultimate authority over time and history. Days as Opportunities for Worship and Service The Bible also emphasizes the importance of each day as an opportunity to live for God's glory. Psalm 118:24 declares, "This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Believers are encouraged to view each day as a gift from God, a chance to worship Him and serve others. The Apostle Paul exhorts Christians in Ephesians 5:15-16 to "be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." Eternal Day in the New Creation The Bible concludes with a vision of an eternal day in the new creation, where God's glory will illuminate all things. Revelation 21:23-25 describes the New Jerusalem: "The city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there." This eternal day signifies the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan and the ultimate glorification of His name. In summary, the concept of "day" in the Bible is rich with theological significance, from the creation account to the prophetic visions of the future. Each day is a testament to God's creative power, a reminder of His sovereignty, and an opportunity for believers to live for His glory. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 74:16The day is yours, the night also is yours: you have prepared the light and the sun. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Following Hard after God On the Creation of the World The Day of Rejoicing The Ascension of Messiah to Glory The Lamb of God in Scripture Law and Grace. Revelation of Esdras. The Glory of the Cross A Sermon of the Reverend Father Master Hugh Latimer, Preached in ... Christ Our Life. Resources What is the Sabbath day? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe? | GotQuestions.org What is the Lord's day? | GotQuestions.org Day: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day of Gladness Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day of Good Tidings Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day Which the Lord Has Made Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Good Day Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Solemn Day Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Adversity Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Anger Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Calamity Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Darkness Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Destruction Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Evil Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Slaughter Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of The Lord Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Trouble Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Vengeance Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Visitation Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Wrath Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of God's Power Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Redemption Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Salvation Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Visitation Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Break of Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Decline of Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Evening Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Morning Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Noon Day: Artificial, the Time of the Sun's Continuance Above The Day: Day's Journey, Eighteen or Twenty Miles Day: Divided Into Twelve Hours Day: Judgment: A Figure of Spiritual Illumination Day: Judgment: Called the Day of the Lord Day: Later Subdivided Into Twelve Hours Day: Made for the Glory of God Day: Natural, from Evening to Evening Day: Proclaims the Glory of God Day: Sabbath Day's Journey, About Two-Thousand Paces Day: Six Working Days Ordained Day: Sometimes Divided Into Four Parts Day: Succession of, Secured by Covenant Day: Th Sixth Day of the Week Called Preparation Day Day: The First Day of the Week Called the Lord's Day Day: Time of, Ascertained by the Dial Day: Times of Adversity Called Day of the Lord Related Terms Preparation-day (1 Occurrence) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) Kibrothhattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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