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… Sabbath observance was not to be a commemoration of their slavery in Egypt. Observing it in remembrance of creation was to include a joyful reminder of deliverance …

Those who tried to observe the rabbis’ requirements found life to be one long struggle against ceremonial defilement. While the people were occupied with trivial observances, their attention was turned away from the great principles of God’s law.

… with observation [ “things that can be observed,” NRSV ], nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.” The kingdom of God begins …

… to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.”

… by observing the Sabbath command, Israel would be reminded of Him continually as their Creator and Redeemer. While they kept the Sabbath in the proper spirit …

… . He observed that the standards of society and the standards of God were in constant conflict. People would forget God’s words and observe their own traditions …

… you observe.” So he agreed to this proposal and tested them for ten days. At the end of ten days it was observed that they appeared better and fatter than all the …

… heathen observed as “the venerable day of the sun.” In the first centuries all Christians had kept the true Sabbath, but Satan worked to bring about his will …

… heathen observed the same day, it would advance the power and glory of the church. But while many God-fearing Christians gradually came to think of Sunday …

… some observance of the seventh-day Sabbath among the Waldenses. A report of an inquisition before whom were brought some Waldenses of Moravia in the middle …