IIT UBF - University Bible Fellowship at IIT

Date: Sep. 26, 2026

Question

What does the fourth commandment require?

Answer

The fourth commandment requires us to set apart to God the times He has established in His word—specifically one whole day out of every seven as a holy Sabbath to Him.

Reference Passages

Exodus 31:13

“You are to speak to the people of Israel and say, ‘Above all you shall keep my Sabbaths, for this is a sign between me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I, the LORD, sanctify you.

Exodus 16-17

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Jerusalem, Jerusalem

Matthew 23:25-39

Key Verse: 23:37

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!