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A Shadow of Spiritual Rest
Commentators explain that the physical rest of the Sabbath was a 'shadow' pointing to a deeper spiritual reality. The ultimate goal was not mere idleness, but ceasing from our own works and desires to allow God to work in us. This spiritual rest, which is fully realized in Christ, involves dying to self so that we can be directed by God's Spirit. The day is made holy not just by avoiding labor, but by actively resting in God's service.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 20:1–17
18th Century
Theologian
The Hebrew name which is rendered in our King James Version as the Ten Commandments occurs in Exodus 34:28; Deuteronomy 4:13; and Deuter…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 20:8
19th Century
Bishop
Remember the sabbath day. —It is relevant to note that this command is introduced differently from any other by the word …
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 20:8–11
19th Century
Preacher
It is good for us that we make the Sabbath a day of rest – a day of holy worship – a day of drawing near to God. So far, we have the first table, c…
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John Calvin
On Exodus 20:8
16th Century
Theologian
Remember the Sabbath-day. The object of this Commandment is that believers should exercise themselves in the worship of God, for we know h…
John Gill
On Exodus 20:8
17th Century
Pastor
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy .
By abstaining from all servile work and business, and from all pleasures…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 20:3–11
17th Century
Minister
The first four of the Ten Commandments, commonly called the First Table, tell us our duty to God. It was fitting that these should be put …