Rest and Convocation The Fourth Commandment Two purposes guide our use of the Lord’s Day. Leviticus 23:3 “Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation. You shall do no work. It is a Sabbath to the LORD in all your dwelling places.” Matthew ...
A Perpetual Covenant The Fourth Commandment Exodus 31:12-17 And the LORD said to Moses, “You are to speak to the people of Israel and say, ‘Above all you shall keep my Sabbaths, for this is a sign between me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I, the LORD, sanctify ...
Six Days to Work The Fourth Commandment Six days are appointed for our work. Exodus 31:12-17 And the LORD said to Moses, “You are to speak to the people of Israel and say, ‘Above all you shall keep my Sabbaths, for this is a sign between me and you throughout your generations, that you ...
An Offense Calling for Discipline The Fourth Commandment Sabbath-breaking is grounds for church discipline. Exodus 31:12-17 And the LORD said to Moses, “You are to speak to the people of Israel and say, ‘Above all you shall keep my Sabbaths, for this is a sign between me and you throughout your generations, that you ...
How Serious? The Fourth Commandment Keeping the Lord’s Day is serious business. Exodus 31:12-17 And the LORD said to Moses, “You are to speak to the people of Israel and say, ‘Above all you shall keep my Sabbaths, for this is a sign between me and you throughout your generations, that you may know ...
Work Diligently to Rest The Fourth Commandment We must give all diligence in keeping the Lord’s Day. Exodus 31:12-17 And the LORD said to Moses, “You are to speak to the people of Israel and say, ‘Above all you shall keep my Sabbaths, for this is a sign between me and you throughout your ...
A Sign of Sanctification The Fourth Commandment The Lord’s Day is for our sanctification. Exodus 31:12-17 And the LORD said to Moses, “You are to speak to the people of Israel and say, ‘Above all you shall keep my Sabbaths, for this is a sign between me and you throughout your generations, that you ...
From Sabbath to Lord’s Day The Fourth Commandment A new day for our new rest. Exodus 20:8-11 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any ...
A Holy Day The Fourth Commandment The Lord’s Day is His holy day. Exodus 20:8-11 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, ...
A Day for Being Renewed in Love The Fourth Commandment Deuteronomy 5:12-15 “‘Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall ...