By Pastor Jason Lim

The 4th commandment is about honouring God via rhythms or periods- not just once a week for the Sabbath, but also in regular tithes, feasts and release in Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17.

1. THE CALENDAR

Israel observed regular tithes, a third-year tithe for the poor, a seventh-year sabbatical, and three annual pilgrim feasts (Passover, Weeks, Booths) for all males.

2. THE CHARACTER

These sabbaths, feasts and releases formed Israel in rest, remembrance and relief. May we also live out rest, remembrance and relief in the year ahead.

3. THE CHRIST

Col 2:16,17 says that these sabbaths and feasts point ultimately to Jesus. Jesus is our ultimate rest, reality and release.