How does the Old Testament relate to the New Testament concept of rest?

In Hebrews 4, the concept of rest established by God during creation and the physical rest in Canaan served as a foreshadowing of the ultimate spiritual rest that believers enter through faith in Christ. While the Israelites experienced a kind of rest upon entering Canaan, the New Testament reveals this was only a shadow of the true rest that comes through Christ's redemption. The rest mentioned in Hebrews 4 highlights that since the works of redemption are finished, believers can experience true peace and spiritual rest in their relationship with God through faith in Christ. This continuity between the Testaments showcases God's unified plan for His people.