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  1. How are the first six days of the week to be occupied?

    “Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work.” Exodus 20:9

  2. How is the seventh day to be distinguished from the six working days?

    “Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein.” Leviticus 23:3

  3. Should the Sabbath be strictly observed even under pressure of work?

    “Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest.” Exodus 34:21

  4. Beside work on the land what other activities are to cease on the Sabbath?

    “Tomorrow is the rest of the holy Sabbath unto the Lord: bake that which ye will bake today, and seethe that ye will seethe; and that which remaineth over lay up for you to be kept until the morning.” Exodus 16:23

    “And if the people of the land bring ware or any victuals on the Sabbath day to sell … we would not buy it of them on the Sabbath.” Nehemiah 10:31

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Ideas

Spiritual Enrichment

  • Attend Sabbath School and Church Services
  • Study the Bible or Sabbath School Quarterly
  • Have a Family Worship or Devotional
  • Read Ellen G. White’s books (e.g., Steps to Christ, The Desire of Ages)
  • Memorize and meditate on scripture
  • Listen to sacred music or hymns
  • Watch a sermon or uplifting spiritual video
  • Write in a prayer or spiritual journal

Nature and Creation

  • Take a nature walk and observe God’s handiwork
  • Visit a nearby park, garden, or forest
  • Go birdwatching or look at constellations
  • Sketch, paint, or photograph scenes in nature
  • Collect leaves or flowers and make a Creation collage
  • Sit quietly and reflect on God’s power in nature

Fellowship and Community

  • Share a Sabbath meal with friends or church members
  • Visit someone who is sick or elderly
  • Write encouraging notes to church members or missionaries
  • Participate in a Bible study group or small group discussion
  • Sing hymns or gospel songs together at a home or nursing facility
  • Host a Bible game night (Sabbath-appropriate trivia or charades)
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