Why did God command Israel to hallow the Sabbath?

Answer

"And hallow My Sabbaths; and they shall be a sign between Me and you, that you may know that I am the
Lord your God." Eze. 20: 20.
NOTE - As the Sabbath was given that man might keep God in mind as Creator,' it can readily be
seen that a power endeavoring to exalt itself above God would first try to cover up or remove that which
calls man's special attention to his Creator. This could be done in no other way so effectively as by setting
aside God's memorial-the seventh-day Sabbath. To this work of the Papacy Daniel had reference when he
said, "And he shall . . . think to change times and laws." Dan. 7: 25.

Upon what ground were the previous promises then renewed to Abraham?
Whose presence does the Holy Spirit bring to the believers?
25. Since the Sunday Sabbath originated with the Roman power (the beast), to whom will men yield deference to compulsory Sunday laws?
How is their watch-care over God's people expressed?
Is this chastening a pleasant experience?
What is promised those who trust in Jesus?
Where is this everlasting or eternal life?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle