Should we attend church on Sabbath, or is staying home and watching sermons enough? Jesus' custom was to go to the synagogue every Sabbath (Luke 4:16). Should we follow His example by attending to the church on Sabbath?

In this episode, we will explore Jesus' practice of assembling with other people on Sabbath, following God's injunction in Leviticus 23:3 for a Holy Convocation (Heb. miqra) on that day.

Together, we’ll examine why Sabbath attendance matters for spiritual growth, mission, and community life.

Scriptures referenced in this message:

Luke 4:16

Leviticus 23:3

Ezekiel 46:3

Hebrews 10:24-25

Isaiah 56:7-8

Ellen G. White quotation mentioned:

"Every believer should be wholehearted in his attachment to the church. Its prosperity should be his first interest, and unless he feels under sacred obligations to make his connection with the church a benefit to it in preference to himself, it can do far better without him. It is in the power of all to do something for the cause of God. There are those who spend a large amount for needless luxuries; they gratify their appetites, but feel it a great tax to contribute means to sustain the church. They are willing to receive all the benefit of its privileges, but prefer to leave others to pay the bills. Those who really feel a deep interest in the advancement of the cause, will not hesitate to invest money in the enterprise whenever and wherever it is needed.—Testimonies for the Church 4:18 (also in Counsels on Stewardship, page 42).

The book Counsels on Stewardship is available here: https://m.egwwritings.org/en/book/22/info

This message was originally presented during the General Conference Sabbath School and Personal Ministries, Women's Ministries, and Stewardship Ministries departmental worship on November 19, 2025.