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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,…
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 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…
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…
“Guard” the Sabbath The Fourth Commandment Guard your Lord’s Day. 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…
“Remember” the Sabbath The Fourth Commandment We need to get our minds around the Lord’s 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…
Release from Vows The Third Commandment Vows may be cancelled under certain conditions. Numbers 30:3-5 “If a woman vows a vow to the LORD and binds herself by a pledge, while within her father’s house in her youth, and her…
Concerning Vows The Third Commandment Fulfill your vows. Numbers 30:1, 2 Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the people of Israel, saying, “This is what the LORD has commanded. If a man vows a vow to the…
Do Not Profane God’s Name The Third Commandment Do not make God’s Name a common thing. Leviticus 19:12 “You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the LORD.” Leviticus 24:15,…
Watch Your Motives The Third Commandment Be careful about your motives. 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.”…