Sabbath Observance Part 3

We have seen in Part 1, that YHWH commanded the Sabbath to be kept. In Part 2, we saw that Yeshua kept the Sabbath and did not change it. Today, we look at how the Sabbath should be kept. The following list of ways to keep the Sabbath are general. There is no doubt that when applying strict scriptural rules to modern society, there can be legitimate differences of opinions. For example, we are not to strike a fire on the Sabbath. Does that include the spark in your automobile's motor when you turn it on? Frankly, I am not sure. I would suggest that people allow their conscious to be their guide when these types of issues are presented. I believe the below list to be very Biblical: 1. You do not do your own business, if possible. 2. Call the Sabbath a delight: You call the Sabbath a delight and make it a delight. This requires preparation. I know that for my family that includes obtaining some challah bread, getting candles, kosher wine for the adults and grape juice for the children, and the setting of the table. Remember that the Sabbath is to be an intermission. Prepare for the day. Plan out how you will spend time in prayer and study. It begins on Friday evening. Our family lights the candles at the correct time (this blog informs the readers for the start and finish times for all Sabbaths). My wife opens the service, I bless her, then the children are blessed, we speak to the angels, we wash our hands, thanks is given for the wine and bread, and I read some psalms. We have a dinner that follows. It is a great way to begin the Sabbath. 3. Call the Sabbath the Set Apart Day of Yahweh (YHWH): Do not do any personal work. Think of others and focus on the study of YHWH's Word. Do your best to excuse yourself from business phone calls. Some professions are required to be available seven days a week, but try to avoid them if they can be postponed to the first day of the week (i.e. Sun-Day). 4. Do not do your own ways. Do not speak worthless words, and of course do not engage in evil speaking of others. Try to avoid politics and other worldly pursuits. Look for an opportunity to be of service to others. If you keep the Sabbath, you may appear odd to others. Let me tell you what it really is: you are living a set apart life. You are living a set apart life to YHWH. Next, we shall see the blessing that comes from remembering the Sabbath.