Question 10: What does God require in the fourth and fifth commandments?

Answer: Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in public and private worship of God, rest from routine employment, serve the Lord and others, and so anticipate the eternal Sabbath. Fifth, that we love and honor our father and our mother, submitting to their godly discipline and direction.

Kids Answer: Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in worship of God. Fifth, that we love and honor our father and our mother.

Key Scripture: Leviticus 19:3

Additional Scripture: Hebrews 10:25; Ephesians 6:2

Jesus tells us “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me for I am meek and humble and you shall find rest for your souls.” The promise of salvation is not just a promise of eternal worship but a promise of coming rest. When Christian life is difficult we can take joy that it is striving for a little while followed by an eternal rest! So we do not give up hope and do not give up patiently waiting and eagerly working toward the rest that is to come. But the rest that Christ promises is not only a rest to come, but a rest for us now. We can rest in Christ and His finished work. We can rest in His certain promises. And we can rest in the empowerment of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Questions to ask: (To help process the truth we learned. Ask yourself, a friend, your group, or your family questions to talk through it together)

• How can we rest while still fulfilling other commands to work diligently?

• What does it mean to honor your father and mother, and how does this differ from simple obedience?

• Is it possible to obey without honor or honor without obeying?