Dictionary of Bible Themes The NT develops the OT teaching on the Sabbath in three important directions. It declares that the Sabbath should not be observed in a legalistic manner; the Sabbath-rest is treated as an important symbol of the Christian doctrine of salvation; and finally, the NT itself indicates how Sunday, rather than Saturday, came to be seen as the Christian Sabbath. Mark 1:21-25Gospel incidents connected with the Sabbath Exorcism Matthew 12:9-14pp Lk 4:31-35 Healing Mark 1:30-31pp Mk 3:1-6 pp Lk 6:6-11 Luke 13:10-17; 14:1-6John 5:5-18; 9:1-16 pp Lk 4:38-40 Mark 6:2Teaching Luke 4:16pp Mt 13:54 Matthew 28:1Other references Luke 23:55-56John 12:2 pp Mk 16:1 Luke 4:16Jesus Christ's teaching regarding the Sabbath See also Jesus Christ observes the Sabbath regulation Matthew 24:20Acts 1:12 Mark 2:27-28 See also Human well-being is more important than rigid observance of the Law Matthew 12:3Matthew 12:5-6 See also Ceremonial observance must give way before any higher, or more spiritual, motive Luke 6:5Acts 17:2 Sabbath reading of Scripture provided an opportunity for reaching the Jews See also Acts 13:14,27,42,44; 15:21; 16:13; 18:4Colossians 2:16 Sabbath observance was optional for Gentile Christians Revelation 1:10The Lord's Day See also John 20:19,26At an early stage the Sabbath was replaced by Sunday (the first day of the week) as the day for rest and worship. Acts 20:71 Corinthians 16:2 Hebrews 4:1 The Sabbath-rest is seen as a symbol of the salvation of the people of God Hebrews 3:18-19; 4:9The OT promise of rest was unfulfilled, on account of Israel's disobedience See also The OT promise of rest remains open. 1610 Scripture2333 Jesus Christ, attitude to OT 2545 Christ, opposition to 7933 Lord's Supper 8774 legalism |
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