Topical Encyclopedia The Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, holds a significant place in the lives of the saints, who find joy and spiritual renewal in its observance. Rooted in the creation narrative and the Ten Commandments, the Sabbath is a divine ordinance that invites believers to pause from their labors and focus on their relationship with God.Biblical Foundation The concept of the Sabbath originates in the creation account, where God rested on the seventh day after completing His work (Genesis 2:2-3). This day was sanctified and set apart as holy. The command to observe the Sabbath is reiterated in the Ten Commandments: "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God" (Exodus 20:8-10). Joy in Observance For the saints, the Sabbath is not merely a day of rest but a time of rejoicing in the Lord. Isaiah 58:13-14 highlights the delight found in honoring the Sabbath: "If you turn your foot from breaking the Sabbath, from doing as you please on My holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight and the LORD’s holy day honorable, if you honor it by not going your own way or seeking your own pleasure or speaking idle words, then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob." The joy of the Sabbath is further emphasized in Psalm 92, a song for the Sabbath day, which begins with praise: "It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High" (Psalm 92:1). This psalm reflects the heart of the saints who find joy in worship and reflection on God's goodness. Spiritual Renewal The Sabbath provides an opportunity for spiritual renewal and communion with God. In Mark 2:27 , Jesus reminds His followers of the Sabbath's purpose: "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath." This underscores the Sabbath as a gift for humanity's benefit, offering rest and spiritual refreshment. The New Testament also records the early Christians gathering on the first day of the week, which they referred to as the Lord's Day, to celebrate the resurrection of Christ (Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:2). While distinct from the traditional Jewish Sabbath, this practice reflects the continuity of setting aside time for worship and community. A Sign of Covenant The Sabbath serves as a sign of the covenant between God and His people. In Exodus 31:16-17 , the LORD declares, "The Israelites must keep the Sabbath, celebrating it as a lasting covenant for the generations to come. It is a sign between Me and the Israelites forever; for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed." Conclusion The Sabbath remains a cherished institution for the saints, who find joy and spiritual enrichment in its observance. Through rest, worship, and reflection, believers are drawn closer to God, experiencing the delight and renewal that the Sabbath promises. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 118:24This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 58:13 Library He Fortifies his Opinions with Regard to the Temporal and Earthly ... Sweet Comfort for Feeble Saints The Kingly Priesthood of the Saints The Answer Concerning the Direction of the Heart Towards and ... Meditations of the True Manner of Practising Piety on the Sabbath ... Questions About the Nature and Perpetuity of the Seventh-Day ... The Sympathy of the Two Worlds Utterances of the Prophet Isaiah Regarding the Resurrection of the ... 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