SABBATH KEEPING

[Doug]

Exodus 31:16 Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
31:17 It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.

Israel alone was to keep the sabbath. The children of Israel were the ones commanded to keep the sabbath.

The sabbath is a perpetual covenant and a sign between God and Israel. The covenants pertain only to Israel.

[Rom 9:3-4 KJV] 3 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: 4 Who are Israelites; to whom [pertaineth] the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service [of God], and the promises;

Gentiles were strangers (not born in Israel) from the covenants and were not given any covenant, especially the sabbath.

[Eph 2:11-12 KJV] 11 Wherefore remember, that ye [being] in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

Paul received the commandments from the risen Lord Jesus.

[1Co 14:37 KJV] 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.

There is no commandment given to the church, the body of Christ to observe the sabbath.

Paul went into the synagogue on the sabbath. Paul was not observing the sabbath under the law, but rather, he was preaching Christ, reasoning with them out of the scriptures.

[Act 17:1-2 KJV] 1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: 2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,

[Act 18:4 KJV] 4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

The church, the body of Christ, came together on the first day of the week, the day after the sabbath.

[Mat 28:1 KJV] 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

[Act 20:7 KJV] 7 And upon the first [day] of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

 

[Hobie]

Exodus 31:16 Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
31:17 It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.

Israel alone was to keep the sabbath. The children of Israel were the ones commanded to keep the sabbath.

The sabbath is a perpetual covenant and a sign between God and Israel. The covenants pertain only to Israel.

[Rom 9:3-4 KJV] 3 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: 4 Who are Israelites; to whom [pertaineth] the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service [of God], and the promises;

Gentiles were strangers (not born in Israel) from the covenants and were not given any covenant, especially the sabbath.

[Eph 2:11-12 KJV] 11 Wherefore remember, that ye [being] in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

Paul received the commandments from the risen Lord Jesus.

[1Co 14:37 KJV] 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.

There is no commandment given to the church, the body of Christ to observe the sabbath.

Paul went into the synagogue on the sabbath. Paul was not observing the sabbath under the law, but rather, he was preaching Christ, reasoning with them out of the scriptures.

[Act 17:1-2 KJV] 1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: 2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,

[Act 18:4 KJV] 4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

The church, the body of Christ, came together on the first day of the week, the day after the sabbath.

[Mat 28:1 KJV] 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

[Act 20:7 KJV] 7 And upon the first [day] of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

Yes, the Creator who made the Sabbath for man, doesn't matter....Need to think that through my brother...

 

[Doug]

Yes, the Creator who made the Sabbath for man, doesn't matter....Need to think that through my brother...

"Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath," according to God

 

[Doug]

Yes, the Creator who made the Sabbath for man, doesn't matter....Need to think that through my brother...

[Rev 14:6-7 KJV] 6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, 7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

This gospel will be preached to those on earth in the tribulation. Of course we shoiuld worship God. There is no mention here about the sabbath.

[1Jo 5:1-3 KJV] 1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

"By keeping the Sabbath holy, as He commanded us, we show our love for Him and give recognition of His authority in our life."
1 John is written to believing remnant of Israel who only had to believe on the name of Christ that he was Christ the Son of God (John 20:31)

And Christ Himself set for us the example...
Luke 4:16
And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

Jesus was under the law we are not

We should worship God in spirit and truth...his word is truth. We should base our beliefs on his word.

 

[bro.tan]

Exodus 31:16 Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
31:17 It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.

Israel alone was to keep the sabbath. The children of Israel were the ones commanded to keep the sabbath.

The sabbath is a perpetual covenant and a sign between God and Israel. The covenants pertain only to Israel.

[Rom 9:3-4 KJV] 3 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: 4 Who are Israelites; to whom [pertaineth] the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service [of God], and the promises;

Gentiles were strangers (not born in Israel) from the covenants and were not given any covenant, especially the sabbath.

[Eph 2:11-12 KJV] 11 Wherefore remember, that ye [being] in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

Paul received the commandments from the risen Lord Jesus.

[1Co 14:37 KJV] 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.

There is no commandment given to the church, the body of Christ to observe the sabbath.

Paul went into the synagogue on the sabbath. Paul was not observing the sabbath under the law, but rather, he was preaching Christ, reasoning with them out of the scriptures.

[Act 17:1-2 KJV] 1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: 2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,

[Act 18:4 KJV] 4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

The church, the body of Christ, came together on the first day of the week, the day after the sabbath.

[Mat 28:1 KJV] 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

[Act 20:7 KJV] 7 And upon the first [day] of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

The Acts of the Apostles is the second book attributed to Luke, I believe written about 80-90 A.D., we now come to one of the most frequently quoted verses of Paul to support the false teaching of the sacredness of Sunday: (Acts: 20: 7) And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. Now let’s take a close look at this verse and dissect it a little. Notice Paul continued his speech until midnight! It was after sunset, but prior to midnight. The first day of the week in biblical times did not begin at midnight, as men begin it today.

The Lord’s days begin and end at evening (sunset). (Gen. 1:5) And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first. All biblical days began and ended at sunset. Throughout the Roman world at that time, and for a few hundred years afterward, days began and ended at sunset. The practice of beginning the new day at midnight was started much later.

So this meeting, and Paul’s preaching, took place during the time that we now call Saturday night. Remember when dealing with the Lord’s days the evening comes first. If you read more than just that one verse you would see what actually happen. Paul’s companions were engaged in the labor of rowing and sailing a boat while Paul was preaching that Saturday night and early Sunday. They had set sail Saturday night, after the sabbath had ended. Paul remained behind for one more farewell sermon. Then at day break Sunday morning, Paul set afoot, walking from Tro’-as to As’-sos to meet the ship. So actually Paul left Sunday Morning, but this verse (Acts: 20:7) says nothing about a change of the Lord’s Holy Sabbath day. And the term “break bread” simply means to eat, so every time Paul ate he broke bread, search it out for your self, the bible tells you to; (1Thess. 5:21) Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

The keeping of Sunday as the Christian Sabbath is not of God but of Man. If you are a true Christian, which means a follower of Christ or to be Christ like; then why are you following a day set up by man? We have proved that Paul kept the Lord’s Sabbath well after the death and resurrection of Christ. So why are you going to church on the first day of the week? Well if you don’t know history will tell you why.

ORIGIN OF SUNDAY WORSHIP

Ample evidence from history shows that the celebration of Sunday originated from pagan practices of SUN WORSHIP. In March of 321 A.D., the Roman Emperor Constantine, who was at first a sun-worshiper and later a Christian convert, issued the first decree declaring Sunday to be a legal day of rest. In 336 A.D., the Roman Catholic Church officially changed the observance of Sabbath to Sunday for political and economic expediency. Since then, the original Sabbath gradually gave way to Sunday observance and the practice remains to this day.

 

[Jack]

Sabbath commands were ONLY for Israel!!

 

[Fred J]

Apparently, the leaders of Israel took the Sabbath day to a whole new level and extreme observation, whilst burdened their own people.

In the Old Testament, only the Levite clan of priests, had their designated duties to perform in the Temple and not elsewhere.

They are the only 'clan/tribe' besides the 11, were not given a land to 'tilt' and receive 'earnings' from it.

But all the other 11 clans were given lands to 'tilt', 'herd' and 'so', as gifted to receive their individual earnings.

They were everyday out there in the field, and from their proceeds they traded with one another, and also with Gentiles.

(Because we also learn that the Jews have ceremonial cleansing by Law, when they become 'unclean' having interaction with Gentiles, eventually 'touching', even anything belonging to them.)

And 'part' from all their earnings or 'more', they offer as 'offering to GOD' in the Temple.

Therefore only from these 'offerings' the Levites have their share as wages and earnings for themselves.

Now scripturally the saying of Jesus, Sabbath was made for man and not man made for the Sabbath.

On the other hand, is the Sabbath made for the Levite priests, who's duty is in the Temple?

Just imagine all the priests stop their duties in the Temple and rested on the day of Sabbath.

There will be no sacrifices offered for the sins of the nation on that day.

When apparently redemption from sin for the Jews only last from the very end of the day to the next.

Thus if the priests happen to rest on the day of Sabbath, then the nation of Israel will be under sin, curse and even death on that very day!

(That is why we also learn, sacrifices are offered in the Temple 'day' and 'night'.)

Therefore probably Sabbath was not applicable for the ordained priests of GOD assigned in the Temple.

Since only they conduct all the 'spiritual' duties 'day' and 'night' in the Temple, even 'housekeeping'. (2Chronicles13:11)

But rather Sabbath is applicable for the other 11 clans, who apparently worked their given lands probably for 6 whole days.

And hence on the 7th day they all rested from their work, and there're some who spend their rest day in the Temple.

Either they 'watch' and 'be a part' of all the 'ceremonies' that takes place in the Temple.

Or, be taught or receive clarification from everything by the Law from scribes cum lawyers, who are likewise present.


Now, as for GOD, HE also rested after creating all of HIS creation and declaring them all 'very good'.

GOD is a SPIRIT, who slumber not, nor sleep like man, that HE's not at watch of all HIS creation.

As according to Jesus, "My FATHER is always working, I too must work."

What was Jesus' work on the very day when all of Israel were strictly observing Sabbath?

Shalom in the name of Jesus Christ

 

[Hobie]

Apparently, the leaders of Israel took the Sabbath day to a whole new level and extreme observation, whilst burdened their people.

In the Old Testament, the Levite clan alone had their duties to perform in the Temple and not elsewhere.

But all the other 11 clans had their assigned jobs in the field and trading with one another and outsiders.

And part from their earnings or more were offered to the Temple, and from there the Levites have a share as their wages.

Now scripturally, the Sabbath was made for man and man was not made for the Sabbath.

Is the Sabbath made for the Levite priests, who's duty is in the Temple alone?

Just imagine all the priests stop their duties in the Temple and rested on the day of Sabbath.

There will be no sacrifices offered for the sins of the nation on that day.

When apparently redemption only last from end of the day to the next end of the day.

Therefore probably Sabbath was not applicable for the ordained spiritual priests of GOD assigned in the Temple.

But rather applicable alone to the other 11 clans who worked out in the field for 6 days.

And hence on the 7th day they all rested from their work, and there're some who spend their rest in the Temple.

Either watch and be a part of the proceedings done by the priest in the Temple.

Or, be taught or receive clarification from the Law by scribes cum lawyers, who're likewise there.

Now, as for GOD, HE rested after making all of HIS creation and declaring them very good.

GOD is a SPIRIT, who slumber not nor sleep not like man, that HE's not at watch of all HIS creation.

As according to Jesus, "My FATHER is always working, I too must work."

What was Jesus' work on the day when all of Israel were strictly observing Sabbath?

Shalom in the name of Jesus Christ

I work every Sabbath when I have to give the sermon or visiting the sick and needy, is it a sin?

Of course not, need to understand what the Law is, it's loving God with all your heart and your fellowman. And if you truly love Him, you keep His Commandments which He wrote with His own finger. Otherwise you do not know Him and He will declare that at the end...

 

[Bob Estey]

Exodus 31:16 Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
31:17 It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.

Israel alone was to keep the sabbath. The children of Israel were the ones commanded to keep the sabbath.

The sabbath is a perpetual covenant and a sign between God and Israel. The covenants pertain only to Israel.

[Rom 9:3-4 KJV] 3 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: 4 Who are Israelites; to whom [pertaineth] the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service [of God], and the promises;

Gentiles were strangers (not born in Israel) from the covenants and were not given any covenant, especially the sabbath.

[Eph 2:11-12 KJV] 11 Wherefore remember, that ye [being] in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

Paul received the commandments from the risen Lord Jesus.

[1Co 14:37 KJV] 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.

There is no commandment given to the church, the body of Christ to observe the sabbath.

Paul went into the synagogue on the sabbath. Paul was not observing the sabbath under the law, but rather, he was preaching Christ, reasoning with them out of the scriptures.

[Act 17:1-2 KJV] 1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: 2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,

[Act 18:4 KJV] 4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

The church, the body of Christ, came together on the first day of the week, the day after the sabbath.

[Mat 28:1 KJV] 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

[Act 20:7 KJV] 7 And upon the first [day] of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

It seems to me some people don't understand the purpose of the sabbath. Didn't the Lord say we needed a day of rest each week?

 

[Hobie]

The purpose was a gift made for man, so he could cease from his labors and commune with his Creator, its that simple..

 

[Jack]

Ain't no NT Sabbath COMMANDS! ZERO!

 

[Doug]

Ain't no NT Sabbath COMMANDS! ZERO!

what do you mean here by new testament

 

[Jack]

what do you mean here by new testament

You don't even know what the NT is????????

 

[Hobie]

Ain't no NT Sabbath COMMANDS! ZERO!

What do those who love Christ do.....? They keep the Commandments, need to think that over my brother.

 

[Jack]

What do those who love Christ do.....? They keep the Commandments, need to think that over my brother.

I've thought about it for nearly half a century. NOBODY here keeps the Sabbath COMMANDS of the Law of Moses! Ain't NONE in the NT!

Exodus 31:15 Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death.

 

[Jay Ross]

I've thought about it for nearly half a century. NOBODY here keeps the Sabbath COMMANDS of the Law of Moses! Ain't NONE in the NT!

Exodus 31:15 Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death.

Actually, Jack, this verse does not provide the context of what Moses had written. Here is my understanding of the context: -

Exodus 31:15 Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day, he shall die the second death.

Let us consider the Sabbath Law as written: -

Exodus 31:12-17: - The Sabbath Law​

12 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 13 “Speak also to the children of Israel, saying: ‘Surely My Sabbaths you shall keep, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations/ages, that you may know that I am the Lord who sanctifies/consecrates you. 14 You shall keep the Sabbath, therefore, for it is holy to you. Everyone who profanes/defiles it shall die the second death; for whoever does any work on it, that person shall be cut off from among his people. 15 Work shall be done for six days, but the seventh is the Sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day, he shall die the second death. 16 Therefore the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant. 17 It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever/until the vanishing point in time; for in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.’ ”​

The Sabbath day of rest was to teach Israel that, if they obeyed the statute/law of the Sabbath, they could rely upon God to provide for them in all things if they loved the Lord and kept His commandments and statutes.

When did the consequences of not keeping the Sabbath Law come into their reality? When they stood before the Lord at the final time of judgement and were judged to have lived an unrighteous life and were then dispatched into the Lake of Fire.

Oh well, it is pointless to focus on just one small part of God's requirements for those who love Him as we need to apply all of God's requirements as we live out our lives for His Glory to be seen in how we conduct our lives in relationship with God.

Shalom​

 

[Jack]

Actually, Jack, this verse does not provide the context of what Moses had written. Here is my understanding of the context: -

Exodus 31:15 Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day, he shall die the second death.

Let us consider the Sabbath Law as written: -

Exodus 31:12-17: - The Sabbath Law​

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12 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 13 “Speak also to the children of Israel, saying: ‘Surely My Sabbaths you shall keep, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations/ages, that you may know that I am the Lord who sanctifies/consecrates you. 14 You shall keep the Sabbath, therefore, for it is holy to you. Everyone who profanes/defiles it shall die the second death; for whoever does any work on it, that person shall be cut off from among his people. 15 Work shall be done for six days, but the seventh is the Sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day, he shall die the second death. 16 Therefore the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant. 17 It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever/until the vanishing point in time; for in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.’ ”


The Sabbath day of rest was to teach Israel that, if they obeyed the statute/law of the Sabbath, they could rely upon God to provide for them in all things if they loved the Lord and kept His commandments and statutes.

When did the consequences of not keeping the Sabbath Law come into their reality? When they stood before the Lord at the final time of judgement and were judged to have lived an unrighteous life and were then dispatched into the Lake of Fire.

Oh well, it is pointless to focus on just one small part of God's requirements for those who love Him as we need to apply all of God's requirements as we live out our lives for His Glory to be seen in how we conduct our lives in relationship with God.

Shalom​

Have you read the Bible???

Numbers 15:32-36 Now while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man gathering sticks on the Sabbath day. 33 And those who found him gathering sticks brought him to Moses and Aaron, and to all the congregation. 34 They put him under guard, because it had not been explained what should be done to him. 35 Then the LORD said to Moses, "The man must surely be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside the camp." 36 So, as the LORD commanded Moses, all the congregation brought him outside the camp and stoned him with stones, and he died.

 

[Jay Ross]

I did not say that you should read the bible, I posted my own understanding. In Ex 31, God commanded that anyone who broke the Sabbath Law was to be cut off from the people of Israel because he did not keep the covenantal law regarding the keeping of the sign of the Sabbath between God and the Nation of Israel. Ex 31:14.

The Numbers 15:36 example you references was to teach the Israelites the importance of keeping God's covenant with regards to being God's earthly Hosts.

 

[LoveYeshua]

Ain't no NT Sabbath COMMANDS! ZERO!

What about the 10 commandments jack have you forgotten, and do not tell me it was for Israel only I can easily disprove this with scripture.

From Exodus 20:8-11:
"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it."

From Deuteronomy 5:12-15:
"Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your ox, nor your donkey, nor any of your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates, that your male servant and your female servant may rest as well as you. And remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God brought you out from there by a mighty hand and by an outstretched arm; therefore the LORD your God commanded you to keep the Sabbath day.

In the NT, Jesus and Paul taught the commandments, both of them followed the sabbath.

so you know Jack, the 10 commandment are defined as being the Covenant, it is why the tablets of stone were placed in the Ark of the Covenant. now Jeremiah 31:31-34 defines thus new covenant so does Paul as he quotes from Jeremiah also here it is written, the word of GOD; Listen!;

from Jeremiah 31:31-34 in the New King James Version (NKJV), : "Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, though I was a husband to them, says the LORD. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. No more shall every man teach his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, 'Know the LORD,' for they all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them, says the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more.

it requires no interpretation. It is clear that the covenant is still the 10 commandments internalized on our hearts and minds, do you believe this? Jesus explained this, he magnified the Law.

now my question is why do I have to teach you this if you are under the new covenant?

 

[LoveYeshua]

The Sabbath in the Ten Commandments

The Sabbath was established by God at creation as a sacred and sanctified day. In Genesis 2:2-3, it is written that God completed His work of creation on the seventh day, rested, and blessed it, making it holy. This act was not because God was weary but to establish a divine pattern for humanity to follow. The sanctification of the seventh day was an act of God, setting it apart from the other days of the week, making it a day dedicated to Him.

While the Ten Commandments formally established the Sabbath law, there is evidence in earlier chapters of Genesis and Exodus that God's people were aware of the Sabbath and observed it in some form before the formal command was given at Sinai. The creation narrative (Genesis 2:2-3), the instructions regarding the gathering of manna (Exodus 16:23-30), and the obedience of Abraham (Genesis 26:5) demonstrates that the concept of the Sabbath was known and followed even before the covenant at Sinai. In particular, the instructions regarding the gathering of manna (Exodus 16:23-30) stand out and shows that the knowledge of the sabbath was known before the commandments were formalized by the finger of GOD on tablets of stone at Sinai;

23 Then he said to them, “This is what the Lord has said: ‘Tomorrow is a Sabbath rest, a holy Sabbath to the Lord. Bake what you will bake today, and boil what you will boil; and lay up for yourselves all that remains, to be kept until morning.’ ” 24 So they laid it up till morning, as Moses commanded; and it did not stink, nor were there any worms in it. 25 Then Moses said, “Eat that today, for today is a Sabbath to the Lord; today you will not find it in the field. 26 Six days you shall gather it, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, there will be none.”

27 Now it happened that some of the people went out on the seventh day to gather, but they found none. 28 And the Lord said to Moses, “How long do you refuse to keep My commandments and My laws? 29 See! For the Lord has given you the Sabbath; therefore He gives you on the sixth day bread for two days. Let every man remain in his place; let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.” 30 So the people rested on the seventh day.
(Exodus 16:23-30 NKJV)


When God gave the Ten Commandments to Israel at Mount Sinai, He reaffirmed the importance of the Sabbath. Exodus 20:8-11 commands,

"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work… For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore, the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it."
(Exodus 20:8-11)
The command begins with the word "Remember," showing that the Sabbath was not a new institution but something that had been established long before. By commanding them to remember, God pointed back to creation, reaffirming that this day was not exclusive to Israel but for all who acknowledge Him as the Creator.

The Sabbath stands as a declaration of God's sovereignty over time and creation. It serves as a sign that humanity is dependent on Him and must recognize His authority.

The Sabbath is an act of obedience, an acknowledgement that all things come from Him, and a weekly reminder of His power and provision.