The Fourth Commandment – Keeping the Sabbath
Exodus 20:8-11
The 4th Commandment isn’t in the New Testament, however, there is nothing that nullifies it
Genesis 2 God establishes the Sabbath
A 10-day work week doesn’t work
The day is done in respect of God
Jesus lived under the law and never broke the law. He did break their traditions
6 times Jesus was accused of breaking the Sabbath:
Matt 12:1-9, Mark 2:23-28, Luke 14:1-6
Works of mercy and works of necessity are justified
The Lord changed the last day of to the first day, not the church
John 20:19-23, Acts 20:7,
I Corinthians 16:1-2, Revelation 1:10
How Should We Approach the Lord’s Day?
It should be a Day of Reverence
Sabbath – day of intermission, a period of change
Keep – “hedge about”, protect, guard
Holy – separated unto God
It should be a Day of Rest
Exodus 31:17 – Refreshed
Think ahead and plan
The Sabbath begin the night before
Too many people use the Lord’s day as a mental “rubbish bin” day
It shall be a Day of Remembrance
The Commandment we are most likely to forget
Redemption – Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Christian people make it a faith of convenience instead of commitment
It is a Day of Rejoicing