Third Commandment

The Hebrew word, sabbath, means...

• ...to not do any work.

• ...to rest.

• ...to avoid learning.

• ...to stay in bed.

The Third Commamdment was given only to the Jewish people for outward obedience, that they should stop toilsome work and rest.

• True

• False

The purpose of the Third Commandment for the Jewish people was so that both man and beast might recover and not be weakened by endless labor.

• True

• False

The Jewish people were content with just the Third Commandment and did not add many more laws about the Sabbath.

• True

• False

In the literal sense, the Third Commandment does not apply to Christians.

• True

• False

For what two reasons is the Sabbath given?

• For watching football, hunting, fishing, and camping.

• For bodily causes and necessities.

• For freedom and time to attend divine service.

• For doing nothing during the day.

Is the Sabbath restricted to be observed only on Sunday?

• Yes

• No

When should Sabbath be recognized?

• Sunday

• Saturday

• Every day

• Every once in a while.

This is the simple meaning of the commandment: People must have holidays. Therefore, such observances should be devoted to...

• ...taking "me" time.

• ...spending time with family.

• ...hearing God's Word.

• ...catching up on the "to do" list.

Rest on the Sabbath should not be strictly understood to forbid any work that comes up, which cannot be avoided.

• True

• False