The Sabbath: Called: The Rest of the Holy Sabbath
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The Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, holds a significant place in Judeo-Christian tradition. It is rooted in the biblical account of creation and is observed as a day of rest, reflection, and spiritual renewal. The term "Sabbath" is derived from the Hebrew word "Shabbat," meaning "to cease" or "to rest."

Biblical Foundation

The concept of the Sabbath is first introduced in the Book of Genesis, where God rests on the seventh day after completing the work of creation. Genesis 2:2-3 states, "And by the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished."

The Sabbath is further established as a commandment in the Mosaic Law. In Exodus 20:8-11 , the fourth commandment instructs, "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God; on it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the foreigner within your gates. For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but on the seventh day He rested. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy."

Purpose and Observance

The Sabbath serves multiple purposes: it is a day of rest, a sign of the covenant between God and His people, and a time for worship and reflection. The Sabbath is a reminder of God's creation and His deliverance of Israel from Egypt, as noted in Deuteronomy 5:15 : "Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore the LORD your God has commanded you to observe the Sabbath day."

In Jewish tradition, the Sabbath begins at sunset on Friday and ends at sunset on Saturday. It is marked by prayer, family gatherings, and abstention from work. The observance of the Sabbath is a testament to faith and obedience to God's commandments.

The Sabbath in the New Testament

In the New Testament, Jesus' relationship with the Sabbath is a subject of significant discourse. Jesus often challenged the Pharisaic interpretations of the Sabbath laws, emphasizing the spirit rather than the letter of the law. In Mark 2:27-28 , Jesus declares, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath."

The early Christian church grappled with the observance of the Sabbath, especially as Gentile converts joined the faith. The Apostle Paul addresses this in Colossians 2:16-17 , stating, "Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ."

Theological Significance

The Sabbath is a profound symbol of rest and redemption. It points to the ultimate rest found in Christ, who offers spiritual rest to all who come to Him. Hebrews 4:9-10 speaks to this, "So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God. For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His."

The Sabbath continues to be a day of rest and worship for many Christians, though its observance varies among denominations. It remains a testament to God's creation, His covenant with His people, and the rest and redemption offered through Jesus Christ.
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Exodus 16:23
And he said to them, This is that which the LORD has said, To morrow is the rest of the holy sabbath to the LORD: bake that which you will bake to day, and seethe that you will seethe; and that which remains over lay up for you to be kept until the morning.
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Resources
Why does Exodus 35:2 require the death penalty for working on the Sabbath? | GotQuestions.org

What does it mean to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy? | GotQuestions.org

Is Sunday the Christian Sabbath? | GotQuestions.org

Sabbath: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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