Today’s Word
Not Optional
Therefore, the LORD your God commanded you to observe the sabbath day Deuteronomy 5:15 Commanded – The play day. The celebration day. The Freedom Day. Every week God allows us to have one day just for remembering, enjoying and thanking Him. You would think that no one would reject such a gift. But we do,…
The Correct Order
So therefore, no one of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions Luke 14:33 Not Give Up – This is certainly one of the “hard sayings” of Jesus. For that reason, it seems to be universally ignored. It goes against the human grain. Did Jesus really mean that…
Rest Rationale
Therefore, the LORD your God commanded you to observe the sabbath day Deuteronomy 5:15 Therefore – Have you ever thought about why God commanded the Sabbath rest? We know that it is a play and rest day. That’s its purpose. But why did God set up such a day? It’s not because we aren’t capable…
Separating the Sabbath
but the seventh day is a sabbath of the LORD your God; in it you shall not do any work, Deuteronomy 5:14 Work – What does the Sabbath mean to you? Of course, if you’re Christian, you’ve moved from Saturday to Sunday. Actually, you moved from the Sabbath (the only day named by God) to…
God as Redeemer
You have by Your power redeemed Your people Psalm 77:15 Redeemed – Boaz is a kinsman-redeemer, a go’el. But he is not the most important kinsman-redeemer. That role is played by Jesus. Jesus, our kinsman, born as one of us, is the ultimate kinsman-redeemer. He buys us back from bondage. Isaiah 52:3 tells us that…
Redemption in Action
Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer today ” Ruth 4:14 Redeemer – You are the living canvas of the pictures of God’s character. Saint Francis of Assisi told us to “preach the gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” He understood…
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