Sabbath Day Defined – Gen 1

Scripture Reading: Genesis 1 February 14, 2026

Memory Verse: Matthew 28:1

Introduction: There is a commandment to keep the Sabbath Day. But when does the day begin and when does it end?

1. What two parts make up one day? Genesis 1:5, 8.
2. How do we know that the two parts make one day? Genesis 1:5, 8.
3. How does Jesus confirm these two parts? Mark 14:30.
4. When does the evening begin? Deuteronomy 16:6, Mark 1:32
5. When does Nehemiah say the Sabbath begins? Nehemiah 13:19.
6. Which day of the week is the Sabbath Day? Exodus 20:10.
7. When does the day start and when does it end? Leviticus 23:32de.
8. How long would the Sabbath be in effect? Exodus 31:16.
9. What does Christ say about breaking any commandment?
Matthew 5:19.

Conclusion: According to these scriptures, the day begins in the evening, at sunset. That is when the Sabbath Day begins on the seventh
day of the week. We should start our Sabbath observance at sunset on Friday night and end at sunset on Saturday night.