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~ The Reason for The Sabbath ~

 

Introduction  ~  In the Old Testament the Sabbath was established as part of The Law.  The Sabbath is observed from sundown Friday evening through sundown Saturday evening.  In the New Testament the law of God is written on believers’ hearts (Romans 2:12-16) rather than on tablets of stone.  It is the heart’s attitude which now supersedes outward obedience (Romans 10:10).  Following Christ’s resurrection, which occurred on the first day of the week, the Disciples and later the Church have observed their day of rest on Sunday in remembrance of Christ’s resurrection (Acts 20:7).

 

Passage  ~  “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.  Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates.  For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day.  Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it” (Exodus 20:8-11).

 

Comment  ~  God set the pattern for us.  We are made in His image.

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Mother’s Day, 2025

 

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~ Their Great Influence ~

 

Throughout the Bible we find that mothers are greatly honored. Mothers have tremendous influence upon the next generation.

 

The phrase “And his mother was…” appears 20 times in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. This phrase underlines the importance attached to the mothers of kings. Often the queen-mother is more honored than the queen-wife.

 

The term "mother" or "mothers" appears in the Bible about 300 times.

 

The phrase "mother-in-law" appears 11 times and it is always in reference to Naomi’s, mother-in-law Ruth.

 

A mother's influence is also stressed in Ezekiel 16:44 where we read the phrase, “As is the mother, so is her daughter.” Scripture shows that the love of children was deep in the hearts of Hebrew women, and the mother was regarded with the deepest reverence.

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Promise of God, 70

 

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~ Perfect Love Eliminates Fear ~

 

This Series ~ God has made many promises to His people. This series of posts looks at some (100+) of the many promises of God.  It is not an exhaustive list.

 

Key Factor ~ God not only makes promises to His people but He also keeps all of His promises.

 

Scripture ~ “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love” (1 John 4:18).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

 

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Benefits For God’s People, 20

 

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~ God Hears Me ~

 

Series Information ~ The Bible is full of promises to those who have trusted in God as their only true source of salvation. Most of the 100+ posts in this series are exclusively for God’s family. These postings are far from an exhaustive list! It is important to realize you are not a member of God’s family unless you have made a specific intentional decision to trust Jesus Christ as your savior. If you have not done that or are not sure if you have then I suggest you settle it today. Here is a good website which will help you: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/what-must-i-do-to-be-saved/

 

Series Theme Scripture ~ “For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him [Christ].  For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him [in His Person and by His agency] to the glory of God” (2 Corinthians1:20 amp).

 

This Post Scriptures ~ “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.  The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit” (Psalm 34:17-18).

“Now we know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, He hears him” (John 9:31-32).

 

Questions ~ Are you seeking to do God’s will?

Do you know what God’s will is for Christians?

Do you know what God’s specific will for you is?

 

Comment ~ If you would like to improve your understanding of God’s will I would suggest reading the book, “GOD’S DESIRE: How to Please God” eBook ISBN: 978-1393211785, ASIN: B08H4F619W, print ISBN: 979-8223962915.

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Bible Answer, 131

 

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~ Did You Get It Right? ~

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question:  How many women named Mary are mentioned in the New Testament?

 

answer: 6

 

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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God Attribute, 169

 

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~ Promise Keeper ~

 

This Series ~ This series of posts looks at some of the many attributes of God.  Generally, we move in alphabetical order.

 

Scripture ~

 

We read about Daniel: “I prayed to the Lord my God, and made confession, and said, ‘O Lord, great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him, and with those who keep His commandments” (Daniel 9:4).

 

“God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord” (1 Corinthians 1:9).

 

“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).

 

“Has the Lord not kept His promises to you? He will keep all His promises, including His promise to come again” (see John 14:2–3).

 

Comment ~ God has kept all His promises to date. We look confidently forward to His fulfilling His promise regarding our future destiny.

 

Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:1-43).

 

Quotes ~ “I don’t always feel His presence.  But God’s promises do not depend upon my feelings; they rest upon His integrity.” —R.C. Sproul 

 

“I have often thought of the large promise written in the Bible.  I do not know where there is a larger one – ‘No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly’ (Psalm 84:11).” —Charles H. Spurgeon 

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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