The Sabbath
The Sabbath is a sacred day of rest and worship, set apart by God as a sign of His creation and redemption. Observing the Sabbath allows us to reconnect with our Creator, rest from our labors, and reflect on His goodness. It is a time to deepen our relationship with God, find spiritual renewal, and strengthen our bonds with family and community. This section provides a rich collection of articles on the biblical basis for the Sabbath, its historical significance, and practical ways to keep it holy. Discover the profound blessings and spiritual enrichment that come from honoring this special day.
Has life become more convenient or more busy? Signs explores what we miss when life gets too fast.
Gary Krause believes the answer to reducing the pressure in our stress-filled lives lies in one simple day.
Samuele Bacchiocchi identifies three factors that influenced Christians in the first few centuries after Christ to adopt the observance of Sunday
Doug Batchelor, gives a straightforward explanation of why he worships on Saturday.
We are now at a point where ‘digital overload’ is impacting our health and relationships. What's the solution...
Delve into the sanctity of the Sabbath, a day set apart by God for rest, worship, and familial bonds, as a divine gift inviting us to pause, reflect, and embrace spiritual rejuvenation.
One whole day a week to disconnect from the busyness of your life? David Edgar shows you how to obtain its full benefits.
How would you feel if everyone said "Happy birthday!" to you a day late each year? Graeme Loftus explores the importance of celebrating Sabbath on time.
Valasi is so much more than a remote Solomon Islands school with a few timber buildings and a couple of straw huts. It’s a beacon of hope in the midst of a spiritual battlefield.
The unrestrained life is busy, cluttered and frustrating. Loren Seibold contemplates the wisdom of the planned life.
Ed Gallagher says finding hope for the end of the world requires looking in an unexpected place . . .
The necessity of resting one day out of every seven is built into our human bodies and that of many other living creatures.
A rest day is an essential ingredient of success
Most of us take the seven-day week for granted. Marvin Hunt explains how it came to be seven days and not six, eight or ten.
Whilst vegetarianism is clearly ideal . . . eating meat is not a sin—as even Jesus ate meat (Luke 24:42).
The rest that results from a job well done is the best kind of rest on earth. Loron Wade explains.
A flag declares much about a nation and her people. Mark Finley flies the flag of Christian commitment, joy and promise.
What happened when a young woman shut her shop on the busiest day of the week in order to obey God?
Each February we set aside a day to celebrate romantic love. And Charissa Fong says God has also set aside a day when we celebrate His love for us and ours for Him.
Jo Ann Davidson discovers and experiences the joy of Sabbath through Jewish traditions.
Yiannis Dimitrio unveils the profound shift from the Old Testament's Holy of Holies to the open access we now have to God through Christ, as epitomized by the tearing of the Temple curtain at Jesus' death.
The difficulty comes when your work time and your down time are so full that there’s no room for God time.
Starting at a non-denominatonal school has enabled Emi to share her faith with her somewhat curious and at times doubtful peers.
The story of Martin Luther's associate, Andreas Karlstadt
A day in the life of a Sabbath-keeper
There've been two calendar changes in the past 2000 years, so a key question about the Sabbath is whether we really know which day it is.
Doug Batchelor explains why he switched from observing the Sabbath on Sunday, the first day of the week, to observing it on Saturday, the seventh day.
There are many ways to enjoy the Sabbath that are in keeping with biblical principles.