My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q5. How should the Sabbath be kept?

Picture: Q5. How should the Sabbath be kept? JTLD 68.1

Jesus reserves some of His best promises for those who make God the center of their thoughts, words, and even conversation on His holy day. The Sabbath is not a day for buying, selling, farm or housework, competitive sports or business transactions. Rather, it is a day to center our minds on God and His amazing love and power, cultivating our relationship with Him in joyful celebration. Focusing on heavenly themes could include corporate worship in church, private worship in nature, spending time in prayer, Scripture study and spiritual song, visiting the sick or lonely, and enjoying family time. JTLD 68.2

• Bible Discovery: Exodus 16:23; Nehemiah 13:15-22; Isaiah 58:13, 14; Mark 3:1-6
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p. 355.3