Text: Ezekiel 23:36-43. “Moreover, this they have done to me: They have defiled my sanctuary on the same day and profaned my Sabbaths,” verse 38 (ESV). The sin of adultery can be equated to ungodly alliances. These, the Bible is warning us, defile the Christian Sabbath. It is a departure from God in whom we must trust. Reflect on[…]
Text: Amos 8:1-14. ‘Saying, “When will the new moon be over, that we may sell grain? And the Sabbath, that we may offer wheat for sale, that we may make the ephah small and the shekel great and deal deceitfully with false balances,” verse 5 (ESV). Do not get tired of Sunday being a day of rest.[…]
Text: Ezekiel 22:1-31. “Her priests have done violence to my law and have profaned my holy things. They have made no distinction between the holy and the common, neither have they taught the difference between the unclean and the clean, and they have disregarded my Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them,” verse 26 (ESV). As a Christian,[…]
Text: 1 John 2:1-6. “Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him”, verse 4 (ESV). Do you realise that if you have not been honoring God’s day, Sunday you are a liar! The Lord calls you to repent and do right, honour His day. Reflect[…]
Text: Deuteronomy 28:15-68. “But if you will not obey the voice of the LORD your God or be careful to do all his commandments and his statutes that I command you today, then all these curses shall come upon you and overtake you,” verse 15 (ESV). You may wonder why all these curses mentioned (verses 16-68) have not struck you.[…]
1 Corinthians 11:17-34. “…This is my body which is for you…” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me,” verses 24-25. In most cases, except for special occasion, Holy Communion is shared on[…]
Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. “To each is given the manifestation of the spirit for the common good,” verse7 (ESV). As we gather together on the Sabbath day we tap into the different gifting of others. These benefit everyone involved and the name of the Lord is glorified. By observing the Sabbath day or Sunday, we able to serve others[…]
Text: Deuteronomy 28:1-14. “And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God,” verse 2 (ESV). As a Christian, if you obey God’s Commands, His blessings will follow you. Therefore, it is important that you obey God’s Commandments including honouring the Sabbath. Please do not take it[…]
Text: Exodus 20:8-12; Cf Deuteronomy 5:12-15). “but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner who is within your gates,” verse 10 (ESV). You realize that the charge[…]
Texts: Isaiah 58:13-14; Luke 4:14-19. “…as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read,” verse 16 (ESV).You need to follow Jesus’ example. Let it be your custom to join other Christians every Sunday and any other designated day of the week for public worship. If Jesus Christ, God[…]