Sabbath More Fully

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Sabbath More Fully

May 15, 2025

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Theo Walfall

Understanding the Sabbath by Brother Theo

Creation Week Overview

  • God created the world in six days:
    • Day 1: Heaven and earth, light created.
    • Day 2: Sky (first heaven).
    • Day 3: Dry land, plants.
    • Day 4: Sun, moon, stars (second heaven).
    • Day 5: Fish and birds (using water).
    • Day 6: Animals and Adam & Eve (created in God’s image, clothed in light).
  • Adam was possibly around 18 feet tall.
  • Adam was given intelligence, wisdom, and understanding immediately.

Sabbath as God’s Gift to Humanity

  • Sabbath was created for man, not man for Sabbath (Mark 2:27).
  • It is a day to rest, remember the Creator, and enter into harmony with Jesus Christ.
  • The Sabbath is a delight, a holy and honorable day to honor God, not for personal pleasure or own words (Isaiah 58:12-13).

Characteristics of True Sabbath Keeping

  • To keep Sabbath means to live with the mind of Christ:
    • Not following one’s own ways or pleasures.
    • Not speaking one’s own words but God’s.
  • Jesus never acted according to His own will but always did the Father’s will (John 5:30).
  • True Sabbath keeping involves surrendering self-will, finding joy in obedience and resting completely in God’s plan.

Practical Reflections on Sabbath Keeping

  • Sabbath is more than refraining from work; it requires spiritual discipline.
  • It means putting away worldly thoughts, amusements, and conversations that distract from holiness.
  • The speaker shares a personal testimony about learning obedience to God over worldly desires like TV or sports on Sabbath.
  • Emphasizes that many who claim faith may not truly keep the Sabbath holy.

Call to Holiness and Preparation

  • Preparation for Sabbath includes finishing work ahead of time, avoiding secular activities during Sabbath.
  • Relationships should be healed; bitterness and wrath should be removed before Sabbath.
  • The mind must dwell on sacred things; light and trifling conversations pollute the Sabbath.
  • Keeping Sabbath holy means walking in the image of Jesus daily.

Final Encouragement

  • The speaker encourages fully embracing Jesus’ life as the standard.
  • Calls for unity with God each Sabbath and every day.
  • Admits personal struggles but expresses reliance on God’s grace to grow spiritually.
  • Ends with a prayer asking God to help keep Sabbath holy and live a life pleasing to Him.

6. Closing Worship and Benediction

  • The congregation sings “Live Thy Life Within Me” as a song of dedication.
  • Final prayers thank God for salvation and honor parents on Mother’s Day.
  • Instructions given for a reverent dismissal from the sanctuary.
  • Postlude music played by the band concludes the service.

Key Themes

  • Sabbath as a Divine Gift: A day created by God for rest, reflection, and spiritual renewal.
  • Christ-Centered Living: True Sabbath keeping requires adopting Christ’s mindset—selflessness, obedience, and alignment with God’s will.
  • Holiness in Practice: Practical steps include preparation before Sabbath, avoiding worldly distractions during it, and nurturing loving relationships.
  • Spiritual Growth: Emphasizes ongoing growth in faith through prayer, discipline, and reliance on God’s grace.

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