11.17.25 ~ More to the Story
Good morning!
What is the purpose of the Sabbath anyway? It's actually a question at the heart of the Jacob-Esau narrative, directly connected to the birthright of the firstborn and much. more. More on this conflict between brothers on tonight's zoom call.
So...what is its purpose? As I was answering a question to a man after the church service yesterday, he was enquiring, "is it just about not going to work/melechah? Getting some extra sleep? Is it just about reflecting on all that God did in your life the previous six days?Is it the opportunity to serve and do good /avodah to others? Is there more to it than prayer, bible study and good food? Or is it about getting together with other believers (Heb. 10:23-25), sharing, praying and celebrating His goodness? YES. All of the above.
If we use the first mention principle, progressive principle and all mention principle in Scripture we will get a better understanding of this day that God set apart with special blessing and revelation.
Whether it's a new habit for you or you've been at it for years, the Sabbath(s) belongs to God; it/they is/are His (Eze. 20:12)! God made it for us (Mark 2:27), but it's His Day!
Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign/ot between me and them, that they might know that I am the LORD that sanctifies/qados them. (Eze. 20:12)
Strangely enough, it's not for the whole world. It's a sign/ot between God and His people Israel forever (Ex. 31:13-17; Eze. 20:12). It's a visible outward observance, like a wedding ring, testifying who you belong to.
The purpose of this sign/ot is that God's people would know that He is the One Who sanctifies/qados them (Eze. 20:12). Being sanctified/set apart/holy/qados is about devotion and each weekly Sabbath you set apart to keep holy is a continual reminder to you that God is making you holy and devoted (1 Pet. 1:15,16). His devotion is the basis of our devotion! Add to that, each week you keep it your rehearsing the anticipation of the 7th day, His Messianic Kingdom. Yippee!
The work week is just beginning. The 2nd branch of the Menorah; the spirit of understanding, the church of Smyrna, the 2nd day of creation, the feast season of Unleavened Bread and much more..there's so much to this dayI. After a good night's rest, part of my prayer for all of us is that we have a wonderful day as you move towards the next opportunity to experience His devotedness to you, with one another. You have been prayed for!
Shabbat shalom :-)!
Alan
So...what is its purpose? As I was answering a question to a man after the church service yesterday, he was enquiring, "is it just about not going to work/melechah? Getting some extra sleep? Is it just about reflecting on all that God did in your life the previous six days?Is it the opportunity to serve and do good /avodah to others? Is there more to it than prayer, bible study and good food? Or is it about getting together with other believers (Heb. 10:23-25), sharing, praying and celebrating His goodness? YES. All of the above.
If we use the first mention principle, progressive principle and all mention principle in Scripture we will get a better understanding of this day that God set apart with special blessing and revelation.
Whether it's a new habit for you or you've been at it for years, the Sabbath(s) belongs to God; it/they is/are His (Eze. 20:12)! God made it for us (Mark 2:27), but it's His Day!
Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign/ot between me and them, that they might know that I am the LORD that sanctifies/qados them. (Eze. 20:12)
Strangely enough, it's not for the whole world. It's a sign/ot between God and His people Israel forever (Ex. 31:13-17; Eze. 20:12). It's a visible outward observance, like a wedding ring, testifying who you belong to.
The purpose of this sign/ot is that God's people would know that He is the One Who sanctifies/qados them (Eze. 20:12). Being sanctified/set apart/holy/qados is about devotion and each weekly Sabbath you set apart to keep holy is a continual reminder to you that God is making you holy and devoted (1 Pet. 1:15,16). His devotion is the basis of our devotion! Add to that, each week you keep it your rehearsing the anticipation of the 7th day, His Messianic Kingdom. Yippee!
The work week is just beginning. The 2nd branch of the Menorah; the spirit of understanding, the church of Smyrna, the 2nd day of creation, the feast season of Unleavened Bread and much more..there's so much to this dayI. After a good night's rest, part of my prayer for all of us is that we have a wonderful day as you move towards the next opportunity to experience His devotedness to you, with one another. You have been prayed for!
Shabbat shalom :-)!
Alan
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