Here are seven things the Bible says about the Sabbath day.
It is for all believers, even today.
"You are to observe the Sabbath throughout all generations as a perpetual covenant."
-Exodus 31:16
We are expected to keep the Sabbath even if we aren't native born Israelites.
"The sons of foreigners that join themselves to YHWH should guard the Sabbath."
-Isaiah 56:6
It is the seventh day of the week.
"YHWH blessed the seventh day and set it apart, because in it he rested from all his work."
-Genesis 2:3
We aren't supposed to work on it.
"The seventh day is a Sabbath for YHWH. On it you are not to do any kind of work."
-Exodus 20:10
It is a day of rest.
"A Sabbath of complete rest to honor YHWH."
-Exodus 35:2
Keeping the Sabbath is a delight.
"Happy is the person who keeps the Sabbath."
-Isaiah 56:2
It is a sign between us and the Creator.
"You are to observe my Sabbaths, for this is a sign between me and you through all your generations, so that you will know I am YHWH who sets you apart for me."
-Exodus 31:13
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