And so what should our Lord’s Day look like? Rest, worship, instruction, feasting, fellowship, mercy. These are our priorities; these are the things that characterize a typical Sabbath day. Once we get this right, we’re in a position to answer other related questions—should I work on the Lord’s Day? If so, under what circumstances? Should I engage in organized sports? Should I patronize businesses? These are all important questions that need answers. But if we jump to these types of questions without getting the heart of the Lord’s Day first—feasting, delight, liberation, worship, joy—then we
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