The Law of the Sabbath

Question… Genesis 20: 11 For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day… In Hebrew, rest is translated “Shabbat” or Sabbath Sabbathed

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Section 59 1 Behold, blessed, saith the Lord, are they who have come up unto this land with an eye single to my glory, according to my commandments. 2 For those that live shall inherit the earth, and those that die shall rest from all their labors…

Further instruction Section 59: 9 And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day; Note: we commonly say that we go to church and “Take the Sacrament”

Back to the Law of Moses Three Types of Sacrifices/Offerings 1) Sin Offerings 2) Burnt Offerings 3) Peace Offerings “At peace”

Law of Moses Sin Offerings Burnt Offerings Peace Offerings Sacrament Forgiveness of our sins Commandment “meet together oft” We Offer the Lord: Obediance Time Gratitude

President Kimball "We do not go to Sabbath meetings to be entertained or even solely to be instructed. We go to worship the Lord. It is an individual responsibility, and regardless of what is said from the pulpit, if one wishes to worship the Lord in spirit and truth, he may do so by attending his meetings, partaking of the sacrament, and contemplating the beauties of the gospel. If the service is a failure to you, you have failed. No one can worship for you." (Ensign, Jan 1978,p4-5)

Finally… 12 But remember that on this, the Lord's day, thou shalt offer thine oblations and thy sacraments unto the Most High… 13 And on this day thou shalt do none other thing, only let thy food be prepared with singleness of heart that thy fasting may be perfect, or, in other words, that thy joy may be full.