Lesson 26 — How to Keep the Sabbath
The Sabbath is presented in the Bible as a holy day established at creation and remembered in God’s commandments. This lesson explores the purpose of the seventh-day Sabbath and considers how believers can set the day apart for worship, rest, and fellowship with God.
Lesson Overview
The lesson examines what God did on the seventh day of creation, why the Sabbath is a memorial of both creation and redemption, and when the Sabbath begins and ends according to the Bible. It also considers gathering for worship, preparing to meet God, and choosing activities that honour the sacred purpose of the day.
What You Will Learn
- What God did on the seventh day of creation.
- Why the Sabbath is connected with creation and redemption.
- When the Sabbath begins and ends according to the biblical account.
- Why the lesson emphasises worship and gathering with other believers.
- How to consider daily activities in light of the Sabbath's purpose.
Bible Passages to Study
Genesis 2:1–3; Exodus 20:8–11; Deuteronomy 5:12–15; Genesis 1:5; Leviticus 23:32; Leviticus 23:3; Exodus 23:15; Exodus 19:10–11; Isaiah 57:15; Isaiah 3:16–23; 1 Timothy 2:9–10; 1 Timothy 3:15.
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