Preview: The Sabbath was given to man in order that we may have one day a week to rest from our labors and devote to the celebration and worship of the Lord. It was so important to God that He made it one of the Ten Commandments. It is not optional and cannot be taken lightly or changed to suit man’s whims. The Lord was very specific about which day and what activities were to take place on that day.
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 4:1-14.
Memory Verse: Hebrews 4:9.
1. What should we fear concerning the rest? Hebrews 4:1.
2. How far back do we find that the Gospel of Christ was preached? Hebrews 4:2.
3. How far back was this rest established? Hebrews 4:3.
Note: This rest was not the Canaan rest, nor the heavenly rest, as the rest spoken of was made at creation.
4. Who was first to rest on the Sabbath day made at creation? Hebrews 4:4.
5. What did Paul say about this rest? Hebrews 4:5-6.
6. Did the Lord extend His mercy for those who would hear? Hebrews 4:7.
7. Which other days did Jesus give us to rest? Hebrews 4:8-9.
8. What is the evidence of those who have entered this rest? Hebrews 4:10.
9. Must we labor to enter into this rest? Hebrews 4:11.
Note: You have to arrange your affairs through the weekdays that you may enjoy this rest.
10. Who should rest on this day? Exodus 20:8-10.
Note: The animals as well as the human race require a weekly rest day. They will live longer.
11. What relationship does the Sabbath have with men? Mark 2:27.
12. What relationship does Christ have with the Sabbath? Mark 2:28.
13. Which is the Lord’s day? Isaiah 58:13.
14. How is the covenant of the Sabbath described? What does it mean? Exodus 31:16-18.
15. Will the Sabbath be kept in the new earth? Isaiah 66:22-23.
16. Do we have a choice to serve the Lord or not? Joshua 24:15.
Note: If we are not serving the Lord, then we are serving the devil. There is nothing else to serve.
17. How powerful is the Word of God? Hebrews 4:12.
18. Can we hide from the Lord? Why? Hebrews 4:13.