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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World News and Trends: Never on Sunday?

The Daily Mail's social affairs correspondent Steve Doughty recently summarized a somewhat surprising Anglican Church report.
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The Sabbath Day in Summary

An overview of the Biblical Sabbath day
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Why We Need a Weekly Rest Day

Have you ever wondered why we live by a seven-day week or why day and night follow an unbroken rhythm? Discover the surprising biblical connection—and how it offers a powerful remedy for the stress and anxiety of modern life.
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On the Mountain With God

What can we do to regain some of the inspiration and excitement we felt at the Feast of Tabernacles?
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Basketball Is Her Second Goal . . . Her Religion Is Number One

Sports have been a big part of life for Jenny Stewart. So have her religious beliefs.
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Remember the Sabbath Day

Does the Fourth Commandment apply only to one day each week? Are we obeying the Sabbath commandment as long as we don’t work on the Sabbath? Is it possible to violate the Sabbath command on Thursday?
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Treasure Digest: Be Ready to Give an Answer: Why Do You Keep the Seventh-Day Sabbath?

Fundamental Belief: We believe that the seventh day of the week is the Sabbath of the Lord our God. On this day we are commanded to rest from our labors and worship God, following the teachings and example of Jesus...
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Letters on Keeping the Sabbath as Ranchers, Caregivers or Business Owners

Below are three letters the Council of Elders approved Dec. 13 to be used by the Personal Correspondence staff in dealing with questions from members on Sabbath observance.
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Remember the Sabbath to Keep It Holy: Business Questions

Should members of the Church of God own businesses that remain open on the Sabbath?
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From The Word: It's Time for a Timely Reminder on Time

Sometimes cultural differences can give you a new perspective on God's Word. Maybe there's more we can learn about what it means to "redeem the time."
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About Messianic Judaism

Do Messianic Jews believe and live as we do in the Church of God?
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The Inspiring Fall Holy Days

The celebration of the seven biblical Holy Days is a deeply meaningful and joyous experience. The spiritual climax of the year is the fall, when four of God's festivals portray prophesied end-time events.
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In my catechism, the Fourth Commandment is to "Honor our father and mother." The Third Commandment is to "Remember the Sabbath Day." Please correct this error.

In reading a recent issue of The Good News I discovered that someone made an error in regard to the Fourth Commandment. It stated that the Fourth Commandment is "Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy."
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From Sabbath to Sunday

So when did Sunday, the first day of the week, come to be seen as a substitute for the seventh-day Sabbath?
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The Sabbath in the Scriptures

Most people have given little thought to what God says about the Sabbath in His Word. Here are some highlights:
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God's Test Commandment

God described one of His commandments as a "test" command. Which command is that? What was he testing? How has mankind fared with that test —and what about you?
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Friday Evenings: One of My Fondest Memories

It is our special time that God gave us—no one should be able to take it away.
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What's the Deal Breaker?

Don't let anything limit your commitment to God. Consider the inspiring example of an elderly woman who said, "It's not too hard for me."
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God's Holy Convocations

Are we giving proper attention to physical details in preparing for God's Sabbaths?
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The Battle for the Human Mind

The first line of defense is knowing the enemy and his tactics. How can we guard our minds from the pervasive influence of secular humanism?
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