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[This post is part of a series about observing a sabbath.] To observe a sabbath properly, you must rest. Rest is the core of sabbath keeping and its first dimension. Rest is what makes a sabbath day a sabbath day. This rest is not merely the rest of sleeping, though a good nap is certainly welcome on a sabbath. It is the rest of stopping. The Hebrew word (shabbat) behind "sabbath" means "to stop." We sometimes use the word "rest" in this way. We might say, "When he was done … [Read more...] about Sabbath Dimensions – Rest

This post begins a series of posts about observing a sabbath. In this series, we will not be talking about the Sabbath Day of Old Testament Law, which is a much larger, more technical subject, but rather, we will consider it as a general spiritual principle and practice. As a spiritual principle or practice, a sabbath day can be very beneficial to your Christian journey. Indeed, many recent studies have supported this point. Observing a weekly day off can improve your spiritual (Hough, et … [Read more...] about Sabbath Dimensions – Introduction