S. The Lord's Day

THE LORD’S DAY 1. What does the word Sabbath mean? The word Sabbath means rest.

2. Why was the Sabbath at first appointed? The Sabbath was at first appointed to represent the rest of God after finishing the creation. Genesis 2:3.

3. What says the fourth commandment given through Moses at Mount Sinai? Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Exodus 20:8; Exodus 20:11.

4. What does this show? The fourth commandment shows that the children of Israel knew about the Sabbath, but were apt to neglect it.

5. When the Saviour was charged with breaking the Sabbath, what did he teach about it? The Saviour taught that it was not breaking the Sabbath to heal the sick, to provide food for the hungry, or to do any work of necessity or mercy. Matthew 12:3; Mark 3:4; Luke 13:15; Luke 13:16.

6. What change was gradually made under the direction of the apostles as to the day to be observed? The day to be observed was changed from the seventh day to the first day of the week, the day on which the Lord Jesus rose from the dead. John 20:1; John 20:19; John 20:26.

7. What is this day called? The first day of the week is called the Lord’s day. Revelation 1:10.

8. What do we find the first Christians doing on the Lord’s day? They met for public worship, heard preaching, took the Lord’s Supper, and gave money for religious objects. 1 Corinthians 16:2; Acts 20:7.

9. Ought we to keep the Lord’s day as the Sabbath? Yes, we ought to keep the Lord’s day as a day of rest and holy employments.

10. Ought we to keep the Lord’s day as the first Christians did? Yes, we ought to keep the Lord’s day as a day for public worship, with Bible study and preaching, for religious gifts and ordinances, and for doing good in every way.