Sermon Tone Analysis

Introduction:

What is a sabbath?

He is also using them to reveal Himself to those that live in proximity to Israel.

They are living in a way that is above the standards of the surrounding culture.

It caused people to take notice of God's people and draw them to Himself.

I would like to take a moment to let you know that it is my pleasure to inform you that today's message has been brought to you by Chick-Fil-a, home of the Lord's chicken.

We cannot talk about the Sabbath without mentioning Chick-Fil-a.

You have to admit that the reason they have that reputation is because of their observance of the Sabbath.

Don't you find it interesting that one of the reasons for keeping the Sabbath, to point others to God, is what is happening?

As we dig in today, I need to remind you again of how important it will be for you to put on your grace lenses.

We are going to be talking about working today, and if we aren't careful, we will find ourselves falling back into old habits and thoughts.

My goal today is not for all of us to leave here with a list of acceptable things and things that are not.

My goal is for us to understand why we are called to observe the Sabbath, and what it does for us, our relationship with God, and others.

due 5:14

· God is using these commandments to repair the broken relationship between Himself and His people.

He is also using them to reveal Himself to those that live in proximity to Israel.

They are living in a way that is above the standards of the surrounding culture.

It caused people to take notice of God's people and draw them to Himself.

Why is it important?

Observing the Sabbath teaches us to trust God.

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· David talked last week about the last six commandments and how they are all working in concert with one another to show us how we are to treat one another.

What does it accomplish?

Observing the Sabbath sets us apart from the rest of the world.

· God gives these commands to make us like Him and in doing so it shows the world around us the truth about God’s character.

You have to admit that the reason they have that reputation is because of their observance of the Sabbath.

· The way we live with and treat others is what makes us different.

Don't you find it interesting that one of the reasons for keeping the Sabbath, to point others to God, is what is happening?

This idea is two fold.

First, it sets us apart for the same reason everyone recognizes CFA.

It shows our commitment to be obedient to God no matter what we think it may cost.

Secondly, in order for us to be able to take that day of rest, we must work harder than those who don’t so that we can get done in six days what others do in seven.

Ex 31:

Due 5:14-15

Observing the Sabbath reminds us of what is to come.

· I want to take a moment to let you know that it is my pleasure to inform you that today's message has been brought to you by Chick-Fil-a, home of the Lord's chicken.

We were created in God’s likeness with the intent of being with him.

· We cannot talk about the Sabbath without mentioning Chick-Fil-a.

· You have to admit that the reason they have that reputation is because of their observance of the Sabbath and the way they treat their customers.

· Don't you find it interesting that one of the reasons for keeping the Sabbath, to point others to God, is what is happening?

Because of sin, we must toil, but God has set apart one day a week for us to rest from our work to remind us of how it is supposed to be.

· I have also noticed that their customer service is changing the fast-food industry.

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· I’m not saying that every fast-food place was a King Burger where Bon Qui Qui was taking your order, but they definitely weren’t saying “my pleasure” at McDonald's.

· The way CFA is treating its customers is getting people's attention.

· As we dig in today, I need to remind you again of how important it will be for you to put on your grace lenses.

· We are going to be talking about working today, and if we aren't careful, we will find ourselves falling back into old habits and thoughts.

· My goal today is not for all of us to leave here with a list of acceptable things and things that are not.

· My goal is for us to understand why we are called to observe the Sabbath, and what it does for us, our relationship with God, and others.

"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God.

On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner who is within your gates.

For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day.

Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy."

Today we are looking at several different passages that are speaking to the reasons for the Sabbath.

There are a couple of various reasons listed, and I want us to take a closer look at them.

The bottom line is that all of them are designed to point both ourselves and others to God.

Keeping the Sabbath sets us apart from the rest of the world.

You have to admit that the reason CFA has that reputation is because of their observance of the Sabbath.

Don't you find it interesting that one of the reasons for keeping the Sabbath, to point others to God, is what is happening?

Do you think that there is anyone who doesn't associate CFA with God? No, they don't, because the decision to give up a ridiculous amount of business every week is noticeable and they have been very upfront about their reason for not being open.

"...And the Lord said to Moses, "You are to speak to the people of Israel and say, 'Above all you shall keep my Sabbaths, for this is a sign between me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I, the Lord, sanctify you.

You shall keep the Sabbath because it is holy for you.

Everyone who profanes it shall be put to death.

Whoever does any work on it, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.

Six days shall work be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, holy to the Lord.

Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day shall be put to death.

Therefore the people of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, observing the Sabbath throughout their generations, as a covenant forever.

It is a sign forever between me and the people of Israel that in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested and was refreshed.'"

And he gave to Moses, when he had finished speaking with him on Mount Sinai, the two tablets of the testimony, tablets of stone, written with the finger of God."

God says that one of the reasons that He has made the Sabbath is for it to be a sign to others.

What is He showing?

Two things:

First, He is revealing His character, through the work ethic of his people.

“The command to stop work on the Sabbath means all of their work for the week is also to be performed in six days rather than seven.

Those who observe the Sabbath are not just responsible for resting on the seventh day, but for a diligent work ethic the remaining six days.

In this way, the Sabbath is remembered continuously.”

-FSB

How we work, as in our occupation, reveals God’s character to those around us, but it also is a continual reminder to us of the Sabbath.

The word that is used in this passage for labor means to work with intensity or to extend considerable energy.

It is a good thing to work hard and go to bed tired.

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.”

We were created to work, along side God, but after the fall, the nature of that work changed.

We were created to work, but after the fall, the nature of that work changed.

It went from working with God in care of the Garden and was broken, by sin, into hard, sweat-filled, labor that causes weariness.

It went from working with God in care of the Garden and was broken, by sin, into hard, sweat-filled, labor that causes weariness.

God created the Sabbath so that we could find rest for both the body and the soul so we would be refreshed and reminded of what is to come.

Tiredness is what makes rest so sweet.

We cannot fully appreciate the day of rest if we have been slothful all week.

God’s intent for the day of rest is to be a physical reminder of what He has done in creating us, rescuing us, and redeeming us.

He has done this for the sake of our relationship with Him.

Second, He is showing that our sanctification comes from Him, not our works.

Ponder that for a moment.

What is the consistent message of religion and culture?

Work hard so that you can prove your worth and earn what you need: Salvation, respect, wealth, wisdom, etc.

God is directly attacking that idea by making this statement in vs 13. “Above all you shall keep my Sabbaths, for this is a sign between me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I, the LORD, sanctify you.”

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version.

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Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

We were created to work, and now because of sin we are required too, but it was never God’s intent or requirement that we work to earn something from Him.

Because we understand Grace, we know that God is pleased with us through Christ, not through our work.