Importance of Sabbath Rest in Biblical Context
Explore the significance of Sabbath rest as a sacred day of rest, worship, and reflection in the Bible. From God's rest on the seventh day to the New Testament practice of observing the Lord's Day, discover the biblical teachings regarding Sabbath observance and its relevance in modern times.
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5 MIKE MAZZALONGO The Sabbath Rest The Sabbath Rest
2By the seventh day God completed His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. 3Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made. - Genesis 2:2-3
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. - Exodus 20:8
Gods Sabbath Day: Rest Worship Benevolence
Scribes Sabbath Day: No work rules Legalism Hypocrisy
Commands #1-4 = How to Honor God
New Testament = Lords Day Why? 1. Resurrection - Mark 16:9
New Testament = Lords Day Why? 1. 2. Church established Acts 2:1-ff Resurrection - Mark 16:9
New Testament = Lords Day Why? 1. 2. 3. Lord s Supper Acts 20:7 Resurrection - Mark 16:9 Church established Acts 2:1-ff
New Testament = Lords Day Why? 1. 2. 3. 4. Jesus name Revelation 1:10 Resurrection - Mark 16:9 Church established Acts 2:1-ff Lord s Supper Acts 20:7
False Arguments The Pope changed the Sabbath
False Arguments The Pope changed the Sabbath Sabbath is in the Bible
False Arguments The Pope changed the Sabbath Sabbath is in the Bible We should observe both!
False Arguments The Pope changed the Sabbath Sabbath is in the Bible We should observe both! Are we commanded to go to church?
24and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. - Hebrews 10:24-25
How do we keep the spirit of this commandment? (Honoring God with our time)
Honoring God with your time Daily prayer and Bible reading Christian service Investing our time into edifying activity Regular attendance at worship Christian fellowship and recreation
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS #1 What is the "perfect" Sunday like for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS #2 Why do you think God requires us to worship Him regularly when the repetitious nature of our worship threatens to become boring?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS #3 Did God simply replace Sunday for Saturday or were there any other differences between Old Testament and New Testament worship?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS #4 What part of your "time" do you tend to hold back from God? Why?
