Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. Acts 20:7

What does the Bible say about the Sabbath—which is the fourth of the Ten Commandments? We last considered Exodus 20:8, Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy… This time, a short consideration of (v.9), Six days you shall labor, and do all your work…

This part of the commandment is often overlooked, but it deserves at least a passing comment. Before telling us what God has to say about the seventh day, the Lord reminds us of His plans for us the other six days: work.

God worked to create everything in six days and then took a day off. That is His plan for us as well.

Work is not part of the curse following the Fall, it is God’s plan for us from creation. As image bearers of God we are to be creative, and industrious workers.

God’s plan is work six days followed by one day for worship and rest. We ought to be grateful that many only need to work five days allowing us an extra day off as well as a day for worship and rest.

What are we to do, and not do on the actual Sabbath day (which since the Resurrection has been changed to the first, instead of the seventh day of the week)? Next time…

We do not set up list of rules. We merely point people to obey the 4th commandment as their consciences dictate.