The Third Commandment Love the Lord

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The Third CommandmentLove the Lords Day

• USCCA Chapter 27
• Sunday, November 15, 2015

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November 15, 2015

1. The Third Commandment calls us to keep the
   Sabbath holy. The Sabbath

1. Was part of creation and was understood in the
   Bible as a day of renewing covenant with God.
2. Was a day that was primarily dedicated to worship
   of God, and secondarily to rest from work and
   relaxation with ones family.

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November 15, 2015

1. Because of the Resurrection of Christ, Sunday is
   the day of Christian Sabbath.

1. The Christian Sabbath, Sunday, continues the
   themes of worship and rest.
2. We are obliged to make Sunday holy through
   participation in the Eucharist.

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November 15, 2015

1. Because of the Resurrection of Christ, Sunday is
   the day of Christian Sabbath.

1. We are called to make Sunday a day of prayerful
   reflection.
2. The Sunday celebration of the Eucharist is the
   extension of the celebration of Easter throughout
   the year.

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November 15, 2015

1. Because of the Resurrection of Christ, Sunday is
   the day of Christian Sabbath.

1. Our active participation in the Sunday Eucharist
   calls us to pour out adoration and love to God.

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November 15, 2015

1. The heart of Sunday is the celebration of the
   Holy Eucharist.

1. The Sunday Eucharist must be the most important
   religious exercise of the week.
2. The parish is the ordinary setting for Sunday
   worship.

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November 15, 2015

1. Sunday is a time for rest and relaxation.

1. We should make time for meals, conversation and
   activities that deepen family life.
2. We should avoid making unnecessary demands on
   others that would hinder them from participating
   in the Lords Day.

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November 15, 2015

1. Sunday is a time for rest and relaxation.

c. We are to set aside sufficient time for
leisure on Sunday.
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For Discussion

1. Read Exodus 208-11 and Deuteronomy 512. What
   are the biggest challenges people face in living
   the Sabbath every week?
2. See the questions on p. 369 of the USCCA.