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in a 24/7 world, what does 'keeping it holy' practically mean for individuals and communities?

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Exodus 20:8-10

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work; but the seventh day is a Sabbath to Yahweh your God. You shall not do any work in it, you, nor your son, nor your daughter, your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your livestock, nor your stranger who is within your gates.

This passage is part of the Ten Commandments, given by God to the Israelites through Moses shortly after their liberation from slavery in Egypt. It establishes foundational principles for their relationship with God and each other as a newly formed nation.

How might rhythms of rest and dedicated time shape our identity and relationships in a world that often values constant activity?

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  • Deuteronomy 5:12-15

    This parallel account of the Ten Commandments emphasizes the Sabbath as a remembrance of liberation from slavery.

  • Isaiah 58:13-14

    The prophet speaks of the blessings associated with delighting in the Sabbath and not pursuing one's own pleasures.

  • Mark 2:27-28

    Jesus teaches that 'The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath,' reframing its purpose.

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