The command to observe the Sabbath in Exodus 20:9-10 includes animals. Even they are to rest, demonstrating God's care for all living creatures. In fact, historically, Christianity has held the view that animals have souls though Randy Alcorn explains their souls are very different from human souls. Only man is made in the image of God. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

From the book of Jonah, Randy Alcorn shows that God delights in all living creatures including animals. In fact, the Bible talks about animals praising God simply by the fact that they bring pleasure to Him as living creatures. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

The covenant God made with Noah was actually an everlasting covenant with Noah and all living creatures in all future generations. This includes animals. Randy Alcorn explains that this emphasizes God's care for all living creatures. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.