Serious Attention Exodus 20:8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” That word, “remember,” is very significant. In the Hebrew it’s zachar, and it means something much more active and attentive than just “call to mind” (which is how we tend to use that word). To “remember” in OT terms is to ...
The Redemptive Work of God Exodus 20:8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Creation (and providence) provides the first focus for our Lord’s Day rest. The second is God’s work of redemption: “You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God ...
Remember Your Creator Exodus 20:8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Two foci are provided for the rest we are to take on the Lord’s Day. The first relates to God’s work as our Creator: “For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that ...
Planning to Rest? Exodus 20:8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” God has determined, in His infinite wisdom and steadfast love, to set one day of each week apart for the purpose of rest. This day is to be sanctified–kept as holy–and distinct from the other six days. On ...
Lesson # 10—Man, Created after God’s Image! Shorter Catechism Q & A # 10 Q. How did God create man? A. God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with dominion over the creatures. Memorize Q & A—Exposition Man, male and female, created after the ...
Bear His Name Gloriously Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” God alone is God; He alone is worthy of our worship. As we worship Him and draw closer to ...
Preparing to Serve? Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” As those who have the Name of God upon us, our calling in life boils down to two challenges: ...
A Twofold Challenge Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” So how shall we spend our time, we who have the Name of God upon us, and who have been ...
Kingdom Progress, King Praise! Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” During His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus was proclaimed by one and all as the King of David, the ...
Take His Name, Seek His Kingdom Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” God’s purpose for us may be summarized in one sentence: seek first the Kingdom of God and ...