The Sabbath Day in Summary
Jesus Christ kept the seventh day and worshiped God on the Sabbath (Luke 4:16). Indeed Christ Himself is the "Lord of the Sabbath" (Mark 2:27-28)—directly linking our Savior with this period of holy time.
The book of Acts records that the New Testament Church, including the apostle Paul, continued to keep the Sabbath (Acts 13:14-44; 17:1-3; 18:4). The Sabbath is a special 24-hour period designed to deepen and broaden our devotion to God—enabling us to learn more of the real purpose of human life.
On the Sabbath day, when men and women turn from their own thoughts, they have sufficient time to think about the true values—and find real pleasure in seeking those things that please God (Isaiah 58:13-14). We are freed from the bondage of this world's ways that are contrary to God's, just as the ancient Israelites were emancipated from their slavery in Egypt nearly 3,500 years ago.
Moreover, obedience to the commandment in Exodus to "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy" causes human beings to hallow the seventh day by resting and worshipping God.
Further, Exodus 31:13-17 points out that the Sabbath is a sign between God and His people, constituting a perpetual covenant. This day is to be kept holy as a reminder that He sets His people apart as His children.
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Table of Contents that includes "The Sabbath Day in Summary"
Sabbath commandment:
- _Pride of America's Power: Approaching the Breaking Point?
- _What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice?
- _Genesis 1 and the Days of Creation
- _The Sabbath Day
- _God's Days of Worship
- _The Chronology of Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection
- _Jesus' Teaching on God's Law
- _Did the Ten Commandments Exist Before Moses?
- _Did Paul Tell the Romans One Thing and the Corinthians the Opposite?
- _The Ascetic Philosophy Affecting the Colossians
- _Did Paul's Words to the Galatians Contradict His Actions?
- _Introduction (SS)
- _When Is the Sabbath to Be Kept?
- _Jesus Christ and the Sabbath
- _Was the Sabbath Changed in the New Testament?
- _God's Sabbath in Today's World
- _Which Day Is the Sabbath?
- _Was Sunday the New Testament Day of Worship?
- _Was God's Law Abolished in the New Testament?
- _Why Is the Sabbath Commandment Not Repeated in the New Testament
- _There Remains a Sabbath Rest
- _The Sabbath: In the Beginning
- _Key to a Relationship With Our God
- _Chapter 3: What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice?
- _What Is 'the Lord's Day'?
- _What Did Paul Really Say in Colossians 2:16?
- _Did the Apostle Paul Abolish the Sabbath?
- _Are All Spiritual 'Shadows' Obsolete?
- _The Sabbath in Acts: Luke's Record of Paul's Understanding
- _Teachings and Practices of the Early Church
- _Letters From Our Readers - Jul/Aug 2002
- _From Sabbath to Sunday
- _The Sabbath in the Scriptures
- _God's Test Commandment
- _Letters From Our Readers - Nov/Dec 2002
- _Letters From Our Readers - May/Jun 2004
- _Do All Churches Get Their Teaching From the Bible?
- _What Does the Bible Say About... The Sabbath Day?
- _Are You Missing Out on a Blessing From God?
- _God's Appointment With You
- _What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice?
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