Should Christians Obey the 4th Commandment?

The Sabbath: A Free 5-Day Devotional What does it mean to take a Sabbath? Does it mean no cooking? No yard work? Does this Old Testament law even practically apply today? In this five-day ESV.org devotional adapted from [Christian Ethics: An Introduction to Biblical Moral Reasoning]( by Wayne Grudem, explore what the Bible has to say about keeping the law and trusting in the work of Christ. [start the devotional]( [Don’t Try to Make the Bible Say More (or Less) than It Does]( Vern S. Poythress To the degree that sin remains within us, we all run to find in the Bible what we want it to say rather than what it actually does say. [4 Prayers to Pray for the Lost]( “We appeal, O Lord, to your mercies, knowing them to be much more greater than our sins; and you came not to call the righteous but the sinners to repentance, to whom you say, ‘Come unto me all you that are overladen and diseased with the burden of sins, and I will ease you and refresh you.’” —Henry Smith [The Journey of Following Jesus Isn’t Always Smooth]( Paul E. Miller The J-Curve is the shape of the normal Christian life. Our lives mirror Jesus’s. Jesus’s J-Curve atones for our sins; ours don’t. His is once for all—we have multiple J-Curves that echo his. [The Gospel in Nehemiah]( Kathleen Nielson Wise, prayerful Nehemiah leads a third group of exiles back to Jerusalem and there unites the people, amid surrounding opposition, to rebuild the city walls and to live as God’s people according to his Word. But Nehemiah is about much more than leadership, however inspiring that leadership might be. Related Resources [Explore 1900+ Articles]( a Free Ebook]( a Free Devotional]( New Books & Bibles]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](