Happy Sabbath Jesus!

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Captain Joseph Bates read and reread the small tract he had been given. He could hardly believe it. The author claimed that the seventh day was the true Sabbath and that those who kept the first day of the week were Sabbath breakers. Could this be true? Had he really been worshipping on the wrong day? There was only one way to find out. Captain Bates picked up his Bible and began to search for the truth. As he looked up text after text, he became more and more convinced that the Sabbath was, indeed, the seventh day. Captain Bates felt a strong desire to talk this over with Frederick Wheeler, who had initially learned about the Sabbath truth from a Mrs. Oakes, a Seventh Day Baptist. Frederick Wheeler had shared the news with Thomas Preble, and Thomas Preble had written the tract that Captain Bates had read. Captain Bates began the long trip to Mr. Wheelers home. It was 140 miles away, and he may have walked the entire way. It was late at night when Captain Bates finally arrived, but he knocked on the door anyway, waking up everyone inside. They invited him to come in, and together they stayed up the rest of the night, studying the Bible. On his way back home to Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Captain Bates thought

about what the Sabbath truth would mean in his own life. If he kept the seventh day as the Sabbath, what would happen to his family, friends, and neighbors? Would they join him in worshipping on Gods day? Or would they ridicule him? Whatever happened, Captain Bates knew that he had to keep the seventhday Sabbath as God had commanded. As he was crossing the bridge between New Bedford and Fairhaven, Captain Bates met one of his friends. Whats the news, Captain Bates? the man asked. Captain Bates boldly replied, The news is that the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord, our God. Captain Bates was eager to share this new truth with others. He traveled long distances to tell his friends about the Sabbath. He also wrote a tract called The Seventh-day Sabbath, a Perpetual Sign. Among those who read the tract and became Sabbath keepers were James and Ellen White. To Captain Bates, the Sabbath was a special day, and he wanted to keep the Sabbath on the day God had set aside.

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The Sabbathoh!make it the sweetest and happiest day of the week!

Both the Sabbath and the family were first made in the Garden of Edenand it is Gods ideal that the Sabbath and the family be linked together forever. On Sabbath more than any other day of the weekit is possible for us to live the life of Eden. God loves and cares for usand doesnt want us to work constantly! He puts His hand over the Sabbath, giving families a chance to communicate with Him, to enjoy nature and to enjoy friends and family.

Make the Sabbath a delight, yet holy and sacred.

Everyone who loves Jesus should do what they can to make the Sabbath a delight, yet holy and sacred. They cannot keep the Sabbath while just trying to have self-centered fun. We should try to make the Sabbath the most interesting day of the week. Families can take walks together outdoors. They can enjoy the woods and the bright sunshine, and they can talk together about the wonders of Gods creation. This will help children understand that God is tender and loving, not stern and severe. The Sabbath should be made so interesting to our families that everyone will look forward to it. adapted from Child Guidance, pp. 532, 535, 536

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Youve Got Issues

Is it wrong to go shopping on the Sabbath?

Jesus intended that honoring the seventh-day Sabbath (Saturday) be a joy and delight! It is the Lords Day (Isaiah 58:13; Mark 2:2728), not ours. Because it is His special day, God tells us quite clearly how we can keep it sacred in His honor. In fact, the Bible even specifically mentions shopping! In Nehemiah 13:15-22, we find that Nehemiah honored Gods Sabbath by not allowing the merchants to come into the city gates on the Sabbath day. Nehemiah was Gods agent to help Gods people understand how important it was to keep the Sabbath holy. The Sabbath commandment (#4) also reminds us to not do unnecessary work on the Sabbath. And in Isaiah 58:13-14 we find that God has special promises for those who honor the Sabbath by not engaging in recreation or conversation that is not God-centered. After all, even the word Sabbath means rest from ordinary work! But the Sabbath is not to be a burden or to be composed of just a bunch of rules. We can make it a delight by thinking especially of God and how much He loves us on that day. We can go to church to worship God on the day that Jesus honored when The Sabbath is a blessing He was on earth (Luke 4:16). We can spend time with our to us when we lay aside our familiesmaybe taking a walk in Gods beautiful creation or regular activities and center visiting a shut-in or playing/singing praise music.

our thoughts on God and heaven on His holy day.

Adapted from: Child Guidance, p. 528.

Yesterday my three-year-old friend Roderic told me, I sing on Sabbath because its Jesus Day! He nailed it, dont you think? The Sabbath is Jesus Dayand thats good enough reason to sing, and even shout!

Did You Know?

The Sabbath will be the great test of loyalty.

The Great Controversy, pp. 604-605

So where did keeping Sunday instead of Saturday (Sabbath) as a holy day of worship come from? Well, check this out! The Catholic Church says they changed it! We observe Sunday instead of Saturday because the Catholic Church transferred the solemnity from Saturday to Sunday. ~ Peter Geierman. The Converts Catechism of Catholic Doctrine, p. 50. But if God blesses one day and makes it holy, no one else has the right to change it to another day instead!
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Break out your Bible and dig deep! Match the questions below with the Bible text answers at the bottom of the page. Memorize these texts to defend your observance of Gods holy daythe Sabbath!

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

According to the New Testament, what day immediately precedes the first day of the week? _____ After the crucifixion, what day was kept holy by the women who followed Jesus? _____ What day is the Sabbath according to the commandment? _____ What was Christs custom concerning the Sabbath? _____ In what instruction to His disciples did Christ recognize that the Sabbath would still exist long after His ascension? _____ On what day was John in the Spirit? _____ Who is the Lord of the Sabbath? _____ Through the prophet Isaiah, what does the Lord call the Sabbath? _____ Why does the Lord call the Sabbath His day? _____

10. How long is the Sabbath to be a sign of loyalty to God? _____ 11. According to the Bible, when does the Sabbath begin? _____ 12. When does the evening begin? _____ 13. Just how are we to keep the Sabbath? _____ 14. Will the Sabbath be observed as a day of worship in the new earth? _____ A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Mark 1:32 Luke 23:56 Matthew 24:20 Isaiah 66:22, 23 Mark 2:28 Exodus 20:11 Matthew 28:1 Exodus 20:8-11, and Isaiah 58:13, 14
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I. J. K. L. N.

Exodus 31:17 Luke 4:16 Isaiah 58:13 Exodus 20:10 Leviticus 23:32

M. Revelation 1:10

Rules, rules, rules. They were everywhere, dictating how the Jewish people should live every little detail of their lives. Even young children were surrounded by numerous dos and donts. These rules had been made by the Jewish rulers, known as the rabbis. The rules had not been commanded by God. As a boy, Jesus did not follow the laws set up by the Jewish rulers. Instead, He studied the Scriptures and obeyed the laws of God. He grew to realize that the rules created by the rabbis were not in tune with Gods Word. Their rules had no virtue. Their ceremonies were meaningless. The Jewish rulers tried to get Jesus to follow their rules. Jesus did not speak disrespectfully to them, but He

tried to explain what the Scriptures taught. When Jesus talked to them about the Scriptures, the rabbis became angry. They knew that their rules were contrary to the Scriptures. The rabbis complained about Jesus to His parents. Joseph and Mary thought the rabbis were good men, so they scolded Jesus for not following their ways. Jesus brothers took sides with the rabbis, too. They believed a person should do what the Jewish rulers taught, since only the Jewish rulers could understand the Word of God. The rabbis thought they were better than everyone else. They despised the poor and the uneducated. They offered no hope or comfort to those who were sick or suffering. In contrast, Jesus loved

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everyone He met. He helped every suffering person. He fed the hungry and later when He was older, He healed the sick, the lame, the blind, and the leper. When His brothers spoke harshly to the poor, Jesus would go to those same people and speak kind and encouraging words. He would take water to the thirsty and sometimes give his own meal to the hungry. Jesus kindness to others displeased His brothers. During His life, Jesus faced many trials and temptations. Satan was always watching for a chance to overcome

Him. If Jesus had done one wrong act or spoken one impatient word, He could not have been our Savior and the whole world would have been lost forever. Satan knew this, so his only goal was to make Jesus fail His earthly mission. Satan tried everything to lead Jesus into sin. Not one of us will ever have to meet such fierce temptations as He did. The other children called Jesus a coward because He would not join them in doing wrong. He enjoyed being outside in nature with God, and He loved to sing and pray and study the Scriptures.

Adapted from

The Story of Jesus

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Give a Bible Study

why we
CHOOSE to keep the

(Find out why in Gods word the Bible!)

Genesis 2:1-3 The Sabbath was given as a memorial of Creation (long before there were Jews). Exodus 16 Double miracle of manna gave a weekly reminder of how God wants the Sabbath to be kept. Pretty explicit instructions in verse 23! Exodus 20:8-11 The Sabbath commandment is the heart of The Ten. It reminds us that God created the earth in six literal daysnot in millions of years. Nehemiah 13:15-22 We should not buy or sell on the Sabbath. Isaiah 58:13, 14 God gives His best promise to those who make even their conversation Christ-centered on the Sabbath. Isaiah 66:22, 23 This promise to the ancient Jews is now for us. (See Galatians 3:28, 29.) We will keep the Sabbath in heaven! Ezekiel 20:12, 20 True Sabbath-keeping sets us apart as Gods special people. Matthew 24:20 God intended the Sabbath to be kept years after Jesus resurrection. John 14:15 We will keep the Sabbath because we love Jesus, not just from habit. Acts 13:26-44 The disciples continued to keep the Sabbath after Jesus resurrection.

SABBATH

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how the

CHANGED
Genesis 2:2, 3 God Himself set the 7th day apart as the Sabbath, His holy day. Deuteronomy 4:13 God Himself wrote the Ten Commandments, including the 4th, on tablets of stone to show that the commandments are unchangeable. Matthew 5:17, 18 Jesus upheld Gods Law. Acts 18:4, 11 Jesus disciples kept the Sabbath. Daniel 7:25 Daniel foretold that a power would arise who would attempt to change Gods law. 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 4 Paul also predicted that someone would arise who would claim to have the rights of God. Matthew 15:9 God hasnt had a change of mind about the 7th day Sabbath: men and women have. Mark 7:6-8 If God blesses one day, people dont have the authority to bless another day instead. Revelation 22:14 Obedience to Gods commandments is a test of our loyalty to Him. But obeying God doesnt save usonly Jesus can do that!
These are 2 of 41 Bible studies made especially for young people. You can find these studies, 41 Bible Studies by Cindy Tutsch, at AdventSource.com.

SABBA TH was

Great Controversy, p. 640.

The Sabbath of the fourth commandment is the seal of God.

NOWHERE IN SCRIPTURE DOES THE BIBLE MENTION A CHANGE FROM THE 7TH DAY SABBATH TO SUNDAY So who said people should worship on Sunday?
(see p. 4 Did You Know?)

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Ask Cindy!
Does it really matter what day of the week you keep holy?
Good question! Suppose you send an invitation to your friends to celebrate your birthday on Tuesday. You spend a lot of time and effort to make the party fun and happy. The decorations are up. The food is ready. Your entertainment arrives. But your friends decide to come on Wednesday, instead. Would you care? I suspect you would be hurt. The flowers would have wilted. The food wouldnt be fresh. The band would no longer be there. Your friends showed up a day late, and they missed the party.

Every seventh-day Sabbath is a partya celebration of the creation of our world (Genesis 2:13). We are reminded again in the 4th Commandment that the Sabbath is the anniversary of Gods creation of Planet Earth. The Sabbath commandment is the heart of the Ten (Exodus 20:8-11). When we honor the day that God honors, we are brought especially close to His heart. Keeping Sabbath is a sign to God that we have accepted Jesus sacrifice on Calvarys cross as our only way to heaven (Ezekiel 20:12, 20; Acts 4:12). Soon there will be a global 10 Ellen White WhiteVisionary Visionary for Kids 10 | Ellen for Kids

battle over who controls our hearts and deserves our loyalty. The Sabbath will be at the center of that war. Those who believe that Jesus is Lord of the 7 Day Sabbath
th

says that it is God that blesses, honors and sanctifies* the seventh day. We are asked to keep it holy, not make it holy. Therefore, the only day that can be kept holy is the day that God made holythe 7th day. *sanctifies to make holy

will stand bravely for the Sabbath when it seems the whole world has rejected it. After that war, Jesus will return for His loyal family and we will celebrate the Sabbath with Him in heaven (Isaiah 66:22-23). So, does it matter which day I keep or honor? Remember that you or I do not have the power to make a day holy. The Scripture

Ask youth minister Cindy Tutsch any question about Ellen White, the Seventhday Adventist Church, or even Bible questions on next quarters topicJESUS 2ND COMING! Just send your email to cindytutsch@hotmail.com. All of your questions will be answeredand well even put some of them in the next Ve.Z for Kids! So what do you want to know?

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ve that my M ama always m akes somet hing sweet to eat and a special dinner. 2. I like spendi ng time wit h the God of He 3. Reading the aven. Bible wit h my parents. 4. Telling my lit tle brother Bib le st ories and praying wit h hi m. 5. Singing 6. Taking nature walks wit h my Mama or Daddy and pra ying out side in our special prayer spot. 7. Going to Sab bat h School, C hurch and Bible Study.
By: Cecilia Age: 5 From: Florida

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Sabbath Delight
M T N A N J R E D G L J Q S M
DIRECTIONS Find the red words from the quote in the puzzle above and circle them. After you have circled all the words, you will discover a hidden message within the left-over letters in the puzzle describing what the Sabbath should be for you. Write the letters from left to right, starting at the top, on the blank lines below.

H T A B B A S O N B N V H K I

A H D K D R P I N C X S F N R

K A A N T I M F Q O Z Z E R T

E D A J H O J Q U Q H N F X D

T E J L C B E G I N S A Z M F

S I N G Z D A H Z W M K H R Q

H L O X E J L H T I M U F M B

E I Y O J V O E L I T P P A M

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Honor the Sabbath by coming together with the family to sing and pray as the Sabbath begins.
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L o yal t y

(Quote adapted from The Great Controversy, p. 437.)

Use the cryptogram code below to discover how we show God we are loyal to Him.

God

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Gods Hug to Me
Fit each word from the quote below into the squares by counting the number of letters in the word and the number of squares on the puzzle. One word is already put into place for you.

I S

SABBATH IS THE HUG THAT UNITES GOD AND HIS PEOPLE.

Adapted from The Faith I Live By, p. 33.

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Not Peeking, Are You?

llen White was born in 1827 in Maine, U.S.A. Seventh-day Adventists believe that God called her to be a prophet and gave her messages through dreams and visions, as foretold by the Bible (Joel 2:28-29; Ephesians 4:11-13). Ellen Whites writings bring messages of hope that express the love of Jesus for every person. She proclaimed that the Ten Commandments are based on Gods great love and that God will help His children keep His commandments as a response to that love. Ellen White dedicated her entire life to serving others. The editors of Visionary invite you to read Ellen Whites writings for yourself. You could start with Messiah, Steps to Jesus, or A Call to Stand Apart, all rewritten in youth-friendly language and available through adventistbookcenter.com. Discover, enjoy, and build a stronger friendship with Jesus!

Make the Sabbath a delight and a joy!

Sabbath Delight

Keeping Sabbath is the sign that we are loyal to God.

Loyalty 2 God

COME ON! You can figure this one out! Gods Hug to Me
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100 Creative Activities for SabbathKaren Holford 52 Sabbath Activities for Teen GroupsDon Pate 52 Things to Do on the SabbathGlen Robinson Bible Treasures - Sabbath - Primary Treasure pkg. of 25 Guide Thematic Unit Issue Pack: SabbathStephens Sabbath Odyssey - Guide Magazine pkg. of 10 Guides Greatest Sabbath StoriesHelen Lee Robinson, editor These great resources and more are available at any Adventist Book Center: phone: 1.800.765.6955 web: www.adventistbookcenter.com

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