Bible Doctrines #7: The Sabbath And God’S End-Time Rest

Understand the Sabbath’s creation origin, covenant role, and end-time relevance through Scripture and prophecy.

What you'll learn

Understand the biblical origin and significance of the Sabbath at creation

Explore the Sabbath as a covenant sign and memorial of God’s creative authority

Trace the continuity of Sabbath observance through Jesus, the apostles, and the early church

Evaluate the Sabbath’s prophetic role in Revelation and its relevance to end-time worship

Apply Sabbath principles to Christian life as a gift of rest and covenant loyalty

Requirements

A willingness to study Scripture carefully and prayerfully

No prior theological training required

Description

The Sabbath is one of Scripture’s most misunderstood teachings—and it’s also one of its most tender gifts. For some, the Sabbath is a relic of legalism; for others, a burden that ended at the cross. This course lets the Bible itself answer those claims. We begin at creation: God rested, blessed, and sanctified the seventh day (Genesis 2), which means the Sabbath predates Israel and carries a universal, creational basis. From there we trace the Sabbath into the Decalogue (Exodus 20) and into the prophetic witness (Ezekiel 20; Isaiah 66), showing how it functions as a sign of God’s sanctifying presence and a perpetual covenant marker. We examine Jesus’ relationship to the Sabbath—his faithful observance, his declaration that it was “made for man,” and his authority as “Lord of the Sabbath”—and we follow the apostles’ pattern in Acts, noting how Sabbath worship continued in the early church. We tackle the difficult texts honestly: Colossians 2, Romans 14, Acts 20, and Hebrews 9, letting language, structure, and context lead our conclusions. Finally, we place the Sabbath in prophecy: Revelation 14’s Creator call and Isaiah 66’s future worship show Sabbath continuity into the new earth. Practical, pastoral, and unapologetically biblical, this class aims to equip you to explain the Sabbath clearly, defend it carefully, and live it joyfully as a gift—resting in God while standing for truth.

Overview

Section 1: Bible Doctrines #7: The Sabbath and God’s End-Time Rest

Lecture 1 The Sabbath — God’s Rest and End-Time Significance

Lecture 2 Quiz: The Sabbath

Lecture 3 Introduction to Tough Questions

Lecture 4 Tough Questions - The Sabbath

Lecture 5 Tough Questions Follow-up Quiz: Sabbath

Students of biblical theology and Christian doctrine,Christians seeking a deeper understanding of the Sabbath,Church leaders, Sabbath school teachers, and Bible study groups,Believers interested in prophecy and end-time issues