When discussing the Sabbath, the tendency, in a group discussion, often seems to end in confusion as to practical application. This discussion has focused on NT teachings in regards to Sabbath which I would like to conclude in this post from a redemptive, Christocentric point of view.
I am in full agreement with the community [...]
These are certainly some good thoughts posted by Matt M and Matt L. Here, I will continue the discussion and clarify further.
The issue of labor/work mentioned in Gen 2 and Exodus 20
Though it is true, that Ex 20 commands us to cease all or any work on the Sabbath, one must first look at [...]
I feel like our discussion on the Sabbath is intimately related to what can be construed as Holy and whether or not our communal relationality can be construed as work.
The command in Exodus is as follows:“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, 10 [...]
If I would have taught on Matthew 11:28-12:14 Sunday evening rather than having led a discussion (which I probably should have done in order to respect the time of our faithful children’s teachers), these are my study notes in regards to Jesus and Sabbath (which is not intended to be a holistic look at all [...]
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