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Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

I remember. . . Everything changed when I started keeping the Shabbat (Sabbath), my love of others, my understanding of Scripture, my desire to love Elohim (God) and my neighbors, my ability to forgive, my contentment, my peace, most of all my peace, I never even knew what true peace was until then. All because I decided to believe when Scripture said "forever", and "throughout all your generations". All because I decided to separate myself from the majority, from the traditions of men.

But that we write unto them (new converts), that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood. For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the congregations every sabbath day. Acts 15:20-21

(Start with these 4 things, because the rest of the instructions and teachings given to Moses are read every Shabbat.)
The Shabbat is: a blessed day (Genesis 2:3).
a commandment (Exodus 20:8-10).
a covenant (Exodus 31:12-17).
a sign (Ezekiel 20:12).
a delight (Isaiah 58:13).
a day of rest remaining today (Hebrews 4:9-11).
a holy/set-apart day (Isaiah 58:13).
a sanctified day (Genesis 2:2-3).
a demonstration of love (John 14:15).
a day made for man (Mark 2:27-28).

“Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who becomes strong in it, guarding the Shabbat lest he profane it, and guarding his hand from doing any evil."Isaiah 56:2

Once again the Shabbat has come, let us praise the Most High for His peace on this special day! HalleluYah, Shabbat Shalom!

When is the Shabbat? The Shabbat is from Friday sundown/last light, until Saturday sundown/last light.

What shouldn't be done on the shabbat? Working/strenuous activities, cooking(cook the day before), buying/selling this encourages others to disregard the word of Elohim (God) and causes others to be required to work on the shabbat, causing strife/arguments. These things will not profit you on the shabbat.

What should be done on the shabbat? Resting, learning about Elohim (God) and His word, treating this day different than the rest of the week, be a good person. Do these and you will do well.

Father in heaven, Abba, יהוה, Thank you for all the blessings in our lives. Thank you for giving us a chance to return to you, thank you for your long suffering and your loving kindness, Thank you for your Word and for opening our eyes to its wonders.

Thank you for your shabbat and for the shalom we experience on your Moedim, Bless you יהוה, creator of heaven and earth, who brings forth all good things in its season, there is no other like you, your steadfast love endures forever, bless your holy name Yehovah!