Foundation of a Holy Rest and Holy Worship

SERIES: FOUNDATIONS: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
MESSAGE: Foundation of a Holy Rest and Holy Worship
TEXT: Deuteronomy 5:12–15; Ex. 20:8–11
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. What is the Sabbath Day?

   • It is a day of reverence.

   • It is a day of remembrance.

   • It is a day of rest.

2. When is the Sabbath Day? (Ex. 20:10)

   • The seventh day of a week.

   • The Lord’s day.
     (John 20:19; 1 Cor. 16:2; Acts 20:7; Rev. 1:10–11)

3. Why the Sabbath commandment?

   • Remember His creative authority.

   • Reflect on His redemptive love.

   • Refuse to live as a slave.

   • Trust in daily provision. (Ex. 16:22–26)

   • To create covenant community. (Ez. 20:12; 18–21)

4. How do I keep the Sabbath Holy?

   • Do your work.

   • Rest from labors.

   • Release others from work.

   • Remember God’s salvation.

   • Rehearse God’s law.

   • Focus on worship of God. (Mt. 12:5)

   • Do acts of mercy. (Mt. 12:10–14; Luke 6:9; 13:16)

   • Worship the Lord corporately. (Ps. 92)

   • Anticipate our ultimate Sabbath rest. (Heb. 4:1–11)

Take-aways:

1. Are you resting in Christ?

2. Are you making worship a priority?

3. Are you serving the Lord in ministry?

4. Are you intentionally focusing on Him?