Sabbath

"The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath" (Mark 2:27).

Given to mankind by God on the last day of the creation week, this oft-disputed day plays a key role in the plan of God. Find out what it is, when it should be kept and what you stand to gain from it.

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Arrangements Pending

The older gentleman had lived his life on the social fringe, and exited the world almost unnoticed—but the occasion of his death provided a lesson for those still living.
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The Cost of Ignorance

Ignorance has a terribly high price tag—but understanding and overcoming it can really pay off.
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Daily Insights

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget our fundamental purpose for existence.
A man's old hands holding a small Bible.
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A Coming Time of Martyrdom

Many don't grasp the fact that true Christianity is deeply rooted in the writings of the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament. The last generation of Christians will not escape the same burdens that the Jews have had to bear for...
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Why the Western World Uses an Awkward Calendar

Many have attempted to change the calendar in common use, due to peculiarities that complicate trade and commerce. Yet through all attempts to alter the calendar, God has seen to it that the seven-day week cycle was preserved.
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Lessons From the Life of Jeremiah

In the course of 40 years in a major prophetic office, Jeremiah learned certain hard-won lessons that 21st century men and women desperately need to grasp and understand. What are they?
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How did people spend the Sabbath in the Old Testament? So did they just sleep the day away?

From my understanding, they didn't have services like they did in the New Testament.
A teenage boy walking by a lake.
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How Should You Keep the Sabbath?

It seems like every family has a different way of keeping the Sabbath. How should I determine how to keep the Sabbath? Some watch television while others do not. Some allow their kids to go to sports games Friday nights...
A basketball game in process - shooter at the free throw line.
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Is It Appropriate to Play Sports on the Sabbath?

The Sabbath is a gift from God, meant for physical rest and spiritual renewal—but does that mean sports should be avoided? Playing sports can be physically and mentally draining, taking our focus away from God’s intended purpose for this holy...
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Why do other churches worship on Sunday rather than the seventh-day Sabbath?

Did God change it or is it a misunderstanding of scripture?
The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20 & Deuteronomy 5)
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The Ten Commandments

Don't you think it's about time you learned what the 10 Commandments are all about? Sadly, most people know little about the Ten Commandments or where to find them in the Bible (read Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5). Few people...
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God's Sabbath Rest

In our busy world do you feel detached from God? If so, He offers you a way to be connected. Find out about His special gift.
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Always on Sunday: Europe's Official Day of Rest?

Labor organizations and mainstream churches have united in an effort to promote EU legislation enforcing Sunday as Europe’s official day of rest.
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Listening to Silence

The sun was setting and the Sabbath had just begun on a very cold and cloudy night this past January.
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Jesus Christ: Victim of Stolen Identity

Most people understand that Jesus died for our sins, and the details of His illegal crucifixion are well known. But few know that after Jesus' death His identity was stolen! Many well-intentioned believers have fallen for the deception. Are you...
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Ready to Answer

How would you respond to an interviewer questioning why you can't work on Saturday?
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Ready to Defend

How would you respond to the interviewer questioning why you can’t work on Saturday?
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My New Life

A young adult who lives in Norway recounts his story of being called into God's Church.
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Working 24/6

Did you know we’re commanded to take a break?
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From Sabbath to Sunday: How and Why the Change?

When did Sunday, the first day of the week, come to be seen as a substitute for the seventh-day Sabbath commanded in Scripture?
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