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Lesson taught by Pastor Guy E. Jones, Sr.
See Torah at left for a deeper understanding of this lesson
In Judaism Sabbath begins on Friday at sunset and ends Saturday at sunset
Judaism and Christianity is supposed to be together not apart
The Torah describes the Sabbath as a reminder of God’s rest after the Creation.
The Torah is God commands to his people of prosperity, good health and into right relationship with God
Rest in Hebrew is Menuhah meaning peace, harmony, happiness, no strife, free of hostility
Note: In the Bible when you see words in italics that word has been changed from its Hebrew word to give you a better understanding. A Hebrew dictionary will help you understand the intended meaning as seen above.
Sabbath is
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a covenant God made with man
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It’s not about worship, it has everything to do with obedience to observe it
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Keep it Holy because it’s an appointed time set aside by God
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Genesis 18:14, Exodus 9:5, Job 7:1 = God is a God of appointments
Take the time out to meditate. Keep the Sabbath as an ordinance. Keep as an appointment
Appointment: Set time; Arrangement of a meeting; Scheduled time
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Some time during that time we need to observe
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God is ALWAYS with us. He set aside an appointment of the Sabbath
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The 10 commandments gave warning against certain behaviors
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2 positive sides
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Commandments of promise…Doing these things will bring blessings upon you
Genesis 1:24-25
It was good because it was created for us
God didn’t need it for himself
It was good enough for what he was about to do
Genesis 1:26
On the 6th day he created man
Genesis 1:31
He declared that it was finished
Genesis 2:1
Rest in Hebrew means peace, comfort, free of
hostility. All this is included in the Sabbath
Genesis 2:3
The Lord blessed, sanctified and set aside this
blessed day!
Every day is blessed but the Sabbath is the special
appointed day
Mark 2:23
The Pharisees tried to put legalism on the Sabbath
Mark 2:27
The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the
Sabbath
Jesus brought in a remodeled way. He didn’t tear the
structure down
God gave the Sabbath power, peace, and miracles
Hebrews 4:4-12
Enter into my peace…comfort
This has been my appointment from the beginning
Hear my voice…don’t harden your heart
Observe, take the time out for your appointment
It’s a day set aside for you to commune with me
Who am I? I AM THE WORD
The word is going to penetrate you
It’s going to take labour…you’re going to
have to press
Exodus 31:12-14
The Sabbath is for all generations to come!!
Morte’az in Greek means keep, remember
Judaism and Christianity is supposed to be together not apart
The church turned from the doctrine.
This parting took over 2-3 centuries when the church was being persecuted.
AD 135: Roman Emperor Hadrian outlawed keeping the Sabbath
Man did away with the Sabbath
Constantine the Great became the Emperor of Rome
AD 325: He arranged the Council of Nicaea
He changed the observance of Nisan (Passover)
The date was set in stone in the Torah as the 14th day. See Leviticus 23:5
Constatine changed the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday for political reasons. Note: Man changed that
1. Some Jews started rejecting Christ
2. As Romans stepped up the pursuits it seemed a good time to separate Judaism and Christianity
The gates of hell shall not prevail, but it did hinder some things for a season
In essence Romans were saying don’t be like…Moses, Isaiah, Paul, Jeremiah, Jesus
The Sabbath:
Activate the knowledge
Malachi 3:10 – try me
Honor this day and watch me! | 
