The Sabbath: A Day of Rest and Remembrance
A study of the Sabbath, its meaning, and its observance.
1. The Sabbath in the Old Testament
1.1 The Sabbath in Creation
Verses: Genesis 2:2-3
- God rested on the seventh day after creation.
- God blessed and sanctified the seventh day, setting it apart.
1.2 The Sabbath in the Old Covenant
Verses: Exodus 31:13; Deuteronomy 5:15
- The Sabbath was given as a sign between God and Israel.
- It was a memorial of their deliverance from Egypt.
1.3 The Sabbath as a Shadow
Verses: Colossians 2:16-17; Hebrews 4:3
- The Sabbath was part of the Law given to Moses.
- It was a shadow of things to come, pointing to spiritual rest.
2. The Sabbath and Jesus
2.1 Jesus and the Sabbath
Verses: Matthew 12:8; Luke 13:10-17
- Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath.
- He healed on the Sabbath, demonstrating its true purpose.
2.2 Fulfillment in Christ
Verses: Matthew 5:17; Matthew 11:28-30
- Jesus fulfilled the Law, including the Sabbath.
- He offers true rest to those who come to Him.
3. The Sabbath in the New Covenant
3.1 Entering God's Rest
Verses: Hebrews 4:9-10
- We enter God's rest through faith in Jesus.
- This rest is a spiritual rest from our own works.
3.2 A Daily Sabbath
Verses: Romans 14:5-6
- Every day is holy to the believer.
- We should strive to live a life of rest and devotion to God daily.