My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q4. What is the purpose of the Sabbath?

Picture: Q4. What is the purpose of the Sabbath? JTLD 67.1

The Sabbath symbolizes our rest and confidence in our Creator and Savior, Jesus. We trust Him for our salvation, and not our own righteousness. The purpose of the Sabbath is not to save us, but to show our gratitude to Jesus for His marvelous grace! To worship on the seventh day is to accept the authority of our Creator Lord, who commanded the day be kept. Jesus invites us into His rest on the Sabbath, freeing us from the stress and burdens of our work week. Jesus rested at creation and in the tomb both as a culmination of His creative and redemptive work. JTLD 67.2

Note: The Sabbath teaches us righteousness by faith because we rest in Jesus’ work, rather than trust in our works. JTLD 67.3

• Bible Discovery: Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15; John 14:15; Romans 3:21-26; Hebrews 4:4-6, 9, 10
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, p. 437.2