The fourth commandment in all its beauty is still relevant today! One of the most famous evangelists of all time, D.L. Moody said:
“The Sabbath was binding in Eden, and it has been in force ever since. This fourth commandment begins with the word ‘remember,’ showing that the Sabbath already existed when God wrote the law on the tables of stone at Sinai. How can men claim that this one commandment has been done away with when they will admit that the other nine are still binding?” (2)
By not setting aside the Sabbath as holy, we as Christians lose a tremendous blessing! There are many ways to keep the Sabbath holy and still enjoy the day. The Sabbath is a perfect day to enjoy being with your family while at the same time helping your children to learn more about God.
Some of our favorite activities for Sabbath include:
- Afternoon walks
- Going door to door witnessing
- Visiting a park to enjoy God’s creation
- Playing games such as Bibleopoly or Bible Trivia
- Have a picnic and feed the ducks
The Sabbath should bring you joy!
- Make a list of things you would like to do with your family this Sabbath.
More Resources for You
- 100 Ideas for Making the Sabbath a Delight
- Rhythms of Rest by Shelly Miller
- 100 Facts about the Sabbath
Questions:
- What are some ideas you have to make the sabbath special this week?