“Sabbath Observance” Lesson: Exodus 31:12-18 GOLDEN TEXT : “Verily my Sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between Me and you through- out your generations; that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you”(Exodus 31:13). TODAY’S AIM: “To understand the regulations of the Sabbath commandment for Israel.” INTRODUCING THE LESSON : Most of us live in a culture that is poles apart from what we see in the Old Testament regarding Sabbath observance. Whereas the Israelites often tended to take God’s already stringent Sabbath commands to legalistic extremes, today’s society has abandoned any concern whatsoever for a day set aside to honor God. Decades ago, the Lord’s Day was part of the regular routine, even if it was largely an outward observance. Today Sunday is treated like any other day of the week. Anything goes. This gives Christians an opportunity to stand out from the crowd by making the Lord’s Day one that we genuinely honor in our hearts and our actions. PRACTICAL POINTS: 1. God makes His expectations clear to all men (Exodus 31:12). 2. As God’s people, we live set apart for His purposes (Exodus 31:13-14). 3. Through the principles of the Sabbath, God teaches believers to depend on Him (Exodus 31:15). 4. Believers must teach the next generation to know, worship, and obey God (Exodus 31:16). 5. God’s people are renewed through worship and strengthened as they remember who He is and what He has done (Exodus 31:17). 6. Man’s standards can change from day to day, but God’s will always endures (Exodus 31:18). CONCLUDING THE LESSON: While New Testament believers are not bound by the Mosaic regulations of the Sabbath Day, we still believe we should follow the principle of that command and set aside Sunday for the Lord. There are some ways that we should honor the Lord on Sunday. We should honor Him by attending church services, spending and extra time in prayer, witnessing to or ministering to people, and resting. We have no specific regulations of what we should and should not do on Sunday, but if we understand that the day is to be set aside as special to the Lord, we will not carry on the regular routines of the other six days of the week. It is the Lord’s Day, not our day. We should give Him the priority. If it is our heart's response to God and not merely a legalistic duty, respecting Sunday can be a sign that sets us apart as belonging to the Lord. For: Sunday, September 17, 2017
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“Sabbath Observance”
Lesson: Exodus 31:12-18
GOLDEN TEXT:
“Verily my Sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between Me and you through-out your generations; that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you”(Exodus 31:13).
TODAY’S AIM:
“To understand the regulations of the Sabbath commandment for Israel.”
INTRODUCING THE LESSON:
Most of us live in a culture that is poles apart from what we see in the Old Testament regarding Sabbath observance. Whereas the Israelites often tended to take God’s already stringent Sabbath commands to legalistic extremes, today’s society has abandoned any concern whatsoever for a day set aside to honor God. Decades ago, the Lord’s Day was part of the regular routine, even if it was largely an outward observance. Today Sunday is treated like any other day of the week. Anything goes. This gives Christians an opportunity to stand out from the crowd by making the Lord’s Day one that we genuinely honor in our hearts and our actions.
PRACTICAL POINTS:
1. God makes His expectations clear to all men (Exodus 31:12). 2. As God’s people, we live set apart for His purposes (Exodus 31:13-14). 3. Through the principles of the Sabbath, God teaches believers to depend
on Him (Exodus 31:15). 4. Believers must teach the next generation to know, worship, and obey
God (Exodus 31:16). 5. God’s people are renewed through worship and strengthened as they
remember who He is and what He has done (Exodus 31:17). 6. Man’s standards can change from day to day, but God’s will always
endures (Exodus 31:18).
CONCLUDING THE LESSON:
While New Testament believers are not bound by the Mosaic regulations of the Sabbath Day, we still believe we should follow the principle of that command and set aside Sunday for the Lord. There are some ways that we should honor the Lord on Sunday. We should honor Him by attending church services, spending and extra time in prayer, witnessing to or ministering to people, and resting. We have no specific regulations of what we should and should not do on Sunday, but if we understand that the day is to be set aside as special to the Lord, we will not carry on the regular routines of the other six days of the week. It is the Lord’s Day, not our day. We should give Him the priority. If it is our heart's response to God and not merely a legalistic duty, respecting Sunday can be a sign that sets us apart as belonging to the Lord.
Deaconess Beverly Wilson’s daughter and Sis. Lisa Wilson’s sister,
Sis. Chareese Brogden, Brintonwood Nursing Home,
5009 Frankford Ave., Room 216, 21206
Bro. Edward Withers, C/O Manor Care – Roland Park,
4669 Falls Rd., Room 328A, 21209
Special Prayer Requests
Pastor Marshall Barnes’ friends, Bro. Sylvester Briddell,
Sis. Yvonne Rice and Sis. Kathy Seal
Sis. Erica Faison’s friend, Bro. Ladonte Locus
Sis. Cynthia Franklin’s father, Bro. James Lawrence;
aunt, Sis. Mable Stancil; children, Bro. Melford
and Sis. Yolanda Franklin and their family
Sis. Wanda Garrett's niece, Sis. Kayla James
Sis. Tana Hicks’ grandson, Bro. DeWayne Lashley
Sis. Eliza Jennings son, Bro. Robert Jennings, Jr.
Sis. Anndell Lawrence’s mother, Sis. Carrie Lawrence
and Granddaughter, Little Miss Treasure Fenwick
Sis. Kim McDonald’s children, Bro. Correll Wilson,
Bro. Tayo Daniels, Jr., Bro. Theodore Wilson,
and Sis. Ta`Brielle Daniels
*New information
15 Darrin Pope
18 Helen Stewart
19 Brenda Mitchell
21 Ernest Scott
21 Rainey Garrett
24 Sharmita Calvie
25 Eliza Jennings
29 Ila Scott
“ High Standards and High Expectations for the Glory of God.”
Church News
WOMEN’S DAY FUNDRAISER
The women of Grace will sponsor a Fried Fish and Chicken (upon
request) Dinners Friday, September 15 from 11:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. for
a donation of $12.00. See enclosed flyer for more information.
PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY
Our pastor, the Rev. Marshall L. Barnes will celebrate his 2nd Pastoral Anniversary Sunday, September 24. The Rev. Russell Groves, pastor of the Canaan Baptist Church, and his congregation
will be our guest at 3:30 p.m.
BOOKS WANTED!
If you have new or used books that you no longer need/want,
please donate them to our “Bring A Book, Take A Book” program. Books can be given to Sis. Joann Robinson or dropped off at the
church office.
PHOTOGRAPHS/NEWSPAPER ARTICLES WANTED!
We are requesting pictures and/or newspaper articles taken during the 90 years of Grace’s existing. If you have such, please submit to
our church office so that we can create a historical timeline album. All photos and/or newspaper clippings will be returned within a
week.
SOUP KITCHEN
Tuesday, September 12 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.
PRAYER SERVICE/BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Emergency Notices
All emergency situations are to be
reported immediately to the Pastor
Reverend Marshall L. Barnes e.g., death, hospital emergency, etc.
The Deacon and Deaconess Ministry
The following Deacons and Deaconess are available
to assist members of our Church with prayer and offering
of a helping hand whenever assistance is needed and
subsequently requested:
During the period of September 11 through October 8