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Fear the Church? God calls us to “fear” His dwelling place. Leviticus 19:30 “You shall keep my Sabbaths and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD.” Leviticus 26:2 “You shall keep my Sabbaths and reverence my sanctuary: I am the…
Who Says? We keep the Lord’s Day because He commands it. Leviticus 19:3 “…and you shall keep my Sabbaths: I am the LORD your God.” Here is yet another—and, undoubtedly, the most compelling—reason for keeping the Lord’s Day holy: God…
A Sign of Our Holiness The Lord’s Day is a sign of our being set apart for Him. Exodus 34:21 “Six days you shall work, but on the seventh day you shall rest. In plowing time and in harvest…
Rest and Convocation Who doesn’t need a day of rest and convocation? 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.…
A Perpetual Covenant The Lord’s Day is intended for our good—perpetually. 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…
Plan to Rest from Work God has given us six days to work and one to rest. Exodus 31:12-17 And the LORD said to Moses, “You are to speak to the people of Israel and say, ‘Above all you…
A Matter of Discipline We need a disciplined approach to 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,…
How Serious? God is serious about His day. Are we? 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…
Sanctify the Day How can we “set aside” 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 of Our Holiness The Lord’s Day is a sign of our being set apart for Him. Exodus 31:12-17 And the LORD said to Moses, “You are to speak to the people of Israel and say, ‘Above all you…