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The Third Commandment Love the Lord’s Day

The Third Commandment Love the Lord’s Day. USCCA Chapter 27 Sunday, July 13, 2014. July 13, 2014. The Third Commandment calls us to keep the Sabbath holy. The Sabbath:. Was part of creation and was understood in the Bible as a day of renewing covenant with God.

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The Third Commandment Love the Lord’s Day

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  1. The Third CommandmentLove the Lord’s Day USCCA Chapter 27 Sunday, July 13, 2014

  2. July 13, 2014 • The Third Commandment calls us to keep the Sabbath holy. The Sabbath: • Was part of creation and was understood in the Bible as a day of renewingcovenant with God. • Was a day that was primarily dedicated to worship of God, and secondarily to rest from work and relaxation with one’s family.

  3. July 13, 2014 • Because of the Resurrection of Christ, Sunday is the day of Christian Sabbath. • The Christian Sabbath, Sunday, continues the themes of worship and rest. • We are obliged to make Sunday holy through participation in the Eucharist.

  4. July 13, 2014 • Because of the Resurrection of Christ, Sunday is the day of Christian Sabbath. • We are called to make Sunday a day of prayerfulreflection. • The Sunday celebration of the Eucharist is the extension of the celebration of Easter throughout the year.

  5. July 13, 2014 • Because of the Resurrection of Christ, Sunday is the day of Christian Sabbath. • Our active participation in the Sunday Eucharist calls us to pour out adoration and love to God.

  6. July 13, 2014 • The heart of Sunday is the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. • The Sunday Eucharist must be the mostimportant religious exercise of the week. • The parish is the ordinary setting for Sunday worship.

  7. July 13, 2014 • Sunday is a time for rest and relaxation. • We should make time for meals, conversation and activities that deepen family life. • We should avoid making unnecessary demands on others that would hinder them from participating in the Lord’s Day.

  8. July 13, 2014 • Sunday is a time for rest and relaxation. c. We are to set aside sufficient time for leisure on Sunday.

  9. July 13, 2014 For Discussion: • Read Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12. What are the biggest challenges people face in living the Sabbath every week? • See the questions on p. 369 of the USCCA.

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