What Do You Do On Sabbath?

You know, as we look at Sabbath and it's meaning, it is such a beautiful and merciful command. What do you do on Sabbath? Breathe, relax, be spiritual, don't go anywhere far, don't cook, don't clean, do not do any regular things that involve work. When you think about it, what a wonderful command!

A Stark Contrast

Think about God telling you, I don't want you to do anything, I command you just to relax and breathe. Does this not sound like someone who loves you? In this modern age where you are always expected to do something. A ruthless boss who motivates people to give up their free time to work and then praises people for never taking a day off. What a stark contrast between good and evil!

To Labor and Toil

You labor and toil all your life yet, God says, On six days you shall do all your work, but, on the seventh day you shall rest. Tell me, does this sound like a God who hates you? People labor and toil all their lives and then what happens? They die. Working yourself to death is a sin.

Appreciation

There is an old saying that states, "Sit back and smell the roses". It is not until you stop, relax and look around that you truly appreciate all your hard work. Additionally, it motivates you to be more efficient with your time during the 6 working days. Yes, God purpose is for you to appreciate yourself. By doing this, you appreciate God as well. Look and see His handy work and craftsmanship. Relax, breathe, open your eyes and look around, appreciate the Most High. Drink some good wine to enhance the experience.

And If That Were Not Enough

Sabbath is one day a week, Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. Yet, that is not enough God says. There are other Holy Sabbaths where you must do what? That's right, relax, breathe and appreciate how much God really loves you. Amazing isn't it? He is the God of gods, LORD of lords and King of kings and He is commanding you to relax on all His special days. Let me list them here so you know when they are.

🕊️ 1. Passover Week Sabbaths (Feast of Unleavened Bread)

Leviticus 23:6–8

• 15th of Nisan – First day of Unleavened Bread (a Sabbath)

• 21st of Nisan – Seventh day of Unleavened Bread (a Sabbath)

📖 "On the first day you shall have a holy convocation; you shall not do any ordinary work..." (Leviticus 23:7)
📖 "On the seventh day is a holy convocation; you shall not do any ordinary work." (Leviticus 23:8)

🌾 2. Feast of Weeks / Pentecost

Leviticus 23:15–21

• Celebrated 50 days after the wave sheaf offering.

• Always falls on the day after the seventh Sabbath, making it a Sunday.

• It is a holy convocation (a Sabbath rest day).

📖 "You shall make a proclamation on the same day. You shall hold a holy convocation. You shall not do any ordinary work." (Leviticus 23:21)

📯 3. Feast of Trumpets

Leviticus 23:23–25

• 1st day of the 7th month (Tishrei)

• A day of rest and memorial of blowing trumpets

📖 "You shall not do any ordinary work, and you shall present a food offering to the LORD." (Leviticus 23:25)

🕊️ 4. Day of Atonement

Leviticus 23:26–32

• 10th of Tishrei

• A Sabbath of solemn rest, includes fasting

📖 "It shall be to you a Sabbath of solemn rest, and you shall afflict yourselves." (Leviticus 23:32)

🍂 5. Feast of Tabernacles

Leviticus 23:33–36, 39

• 15th of Tishrei – First day of Tabernacles (a Sabbath)

• 22nd of Tishrei – Eighth Day Assembly (Shemini Atzeret), a separate Sabbath

📖 "On the first day shall be a solemn rest, and on the eighth day shall be a solemn rest." (Leviticus 23:39)

📜 Summary Table

Notes:

• These annual Sabbaths can fall on any day of the week, and sometimes coincide with the weekly Sabbath.

• When a weekly Sabbath and annual Sabbath overlap, it's called a “High Sabbath”, as seen in John 19:31, referring to the Sabbath following Jesus' crucifixion.

✅ What You Can Do on the Sabbath

🕊️ 1. Rest from Labor

• Cease from all regular work and burdens.

• Rest is a command:

  "In it you shall not do any work..." (Exodus 20:10)

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📖 2. Read and Study Scripture

• Jesus read Scripture on the Sabbath (Luke 4:16).

• Studying the Torah and prophets was traditional and encouraged.

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🙌 3. Assemble with Others to Worship

• A holy convocation is commanded:

  “Six days shall work be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation.” (Leviticus 23:3)

• Gathering to sing, pray, teach, and share is part of honoring the day.

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🥖 4. Eat Prepared Meals

• Food should be prepared in advance (Exodus 16:23), but eating and enjoying meals is good and part of delighting in the Sabbath.

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💬 5. Fellowship and Encourage One Another

• Sharing time with family and the faithful is encouraged.

• Talking about the things of God and His Word is not restricted.

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❤️ 6. Do Acts of Mercy

• Jesus healed on the Sabbath and said:

  “It is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” (Matthew 12:12)

• Helping the sick, elderly, or poor is honorable.

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🛏️ 7. Rest and Sleep

• Physical rest is part of the blessing.

• Taking naps or relaxing is entirely appropriate.

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🎶 8. Sing Psalms and Worship

• Music to honor God is part of joyful assembly.

• Praising with instruments or voice is permitted (Psalm 92, titled "A Psalm for the Sabbath Day").

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🧒 9. Teach Your Children

• Use the day to teach commandments and God’s Word to children (Deuteronomy 6:6–7).

• This fulfills the purpose of remembering God’s ways.

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🌿 10. Go for a Walk and Reflect on God’s Creation

• Enjoying nature and reflecting on God's creation honors the Creator.

• As long as it’s restful and not strenuous or commercial.

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✨ 11. Delight in the Day

• Isaiah 58:13–14 encourages us to "call the Sabbath a delight."

• Activities that bring joy in God (without labor or commerce) are good.

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❌ Things to Avoid (For Contrast)

• Working your job (Exodus 20:10)

• Cooking new meals (Exodus 16:23)

• Buying or selling (Nehemiah 13:15-22)

• Traveling far for gain or burdens (Jeremiah 17:21–22)

• Do not manipulate the meaning of the Sabbath (Isaiah 58:13)

Shalom Shalom

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