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Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 38

Q & A 103
Q. What is God’s will for you in the fourth commandment?
A. First, that the gospel ministry and education for it be maintained,*1 and that, especially on the festive day of rest, I regularly attend the assembly of God’s people*2 to learn what God’s Word teaches,*3 to participate in the sacraments,*4 to pray to God publicly,*5 and to bring Christian offerings for the poor.*6
Second, that every day of my life I rest from my evil ways, let the Lord work in me through his Spirit, and so begin already in this life the eternal Sabbath.*7
*1 Deut. 6:4-9, 20-25; 1 Cor. 9:13-14; 2 Tim. 2:2; 3:13-17; Tit. 1:5
*2 Deut. 12:5-12; Ps. 40:9-10; 68:26; Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:23-25
*3 Rom. 10:14-17; 1 Cor. 14:31-32; 1 Tim. 4:13
*4 1 Cor. 11:23-25
*5 Col. 3:16; 1 Tim. 2:1
*6 Ps. 50:14; 1 Cor. 16:2; 2 Cor. 8 & 9
*7 Isa. 66:23; Heb. 4:9-11