The Sabbath (May 1997)

May 1997
Volume 6, Number 5

On Fridays evenings, the setting sun heralds the beginning of another Sabbath day of rest, refreshment and reorientation toward God. In His ministry Jesus Christ greatly magnified the meaning and use of the Sabbath by giving us His own example of correct Sabbath keeping. If we use it properly, it is a day of spiritual creation and liberty.  (Corel Photo)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
The Fourth Commandment (Part Two):
Christ's Attitude Toward the Sabbath

Most are not aware that in the Gospels, questions about the Sabbath center on how to keep it, not whether it should be kept. John Ritenbaugh explains how Jesus approached the Sabbath as an example to us.

Ready Answer
'Go Ye Therefore Into All the World...'
by Staff

When we sing this popular hymn, are we singing a lie? No, this is a commision to apostles, and right now we are doing what God desires of us.

Prophecy Watch
No Private Interpretation
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Peter warns us that prophecy is not "of any private interpretation" yet speculation runs rampant. Richard Ritenbaugh explains how harmful misguided speculation can be—it even led to Christ's betrayal and death!

Sharpening Our Saws
by William R. Gray

God has provided us with the Sabbath for many reasons, but one of them is certainly as a time to sharpen our focus each week. William Gray shows that preparation is the key to getting the most out of the Sabbath.

WorldWatch
WorldWatch
by Staff

News, events, and trends in light of biblical prophecy for May 1997.

Bible Study
The Fourth Commandment
by Martin G. Collins

Observing the Sabbath day is a vital key that this world's Christianity has lost. It opens up whole vistas of God's way and purpose!