2 Cor 3:6-11 Affirms the Law of God, and the New Covenant where it is written on the heart

[Cornelius8L]

Agree, but if we are in one mind and one body we would be keeping the Sabbath along with all of God’s commandments. Those who are hostile to any part of His law their mind is not with Christ Rom 8:7-8 nor do they have Christ’s imputed righteousness because Christ kept all of the commandments John 15:10 and all His commandments are righteousness Psa 119:172 Jesus is the only who has any righteous and if He resides in us, we would be doing everything He asks. John 14:15-18

God worked six days and rested on the seventh day, not because God needed rest because He left the example for man as man is made in His image to follow Him, not do our own thing. The work Jesus did was not secular- Jesus knows we need to do secular work in order to survive which is why we are given 6 days to get all works and labors done, He only asks for one full day dedicated to Him, the seventh day Sabbath. Exo 20:8-11 Isa 58:13. Should we spread the gospel as much as we can, absolutely what we are called to do, but it doesn’t take away our moral obligation to obey God’s commandments, including the Sabbath meant to bless and sanctify Isa 56:1-7 Eze 20:12

We need to honor our ultimate Father which is the greatest commandment to love God with all our heart. Can we honor our earthy mother and father even if they are evil- yes. There’s lot of things we can do to honor them without following their evil ways - sharing God’s Word, being a good example of Christ living in us, getting out of their way sometime if needed might be the best way to honor them. Many misunderstand how deep and wide the commandments go- Jesus gave an example of this as a principle quoting from the Ten - knowing if kept the way we should the literal commandment would always be kept as He taught not to break or teach others to break the least of these as one would be in fear of sin and judgement. Mat 5:19-30

It seems you might have overlooked the fact that Jesus mentioned that God continued to work on the Sabbath day.

Just as you mentioned, the commandments hold deeper meaning. In the past, observing the Sabbath was a means of drawing closer to God. However, now God desires us to draw near to Him every day and live lives of holiness, rather than confining it to just one day.

Regarding your interpretation of honoring parents, it appears you suggest that true honor comes from being a genuinely good Christian by yourself, rather than simply outwardly honoring them.

 

[Cornelius8L]

Then, OP should not neglect its following verses 13-14 when quoting v6-11,

2 Corinthians 3:13-14We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away. But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.

Moses stands with Christ in glory -- even before the cross - as Matt 17 reminds us.

One Gospel is in both "OT and NT" Gal 3:8

Are you implying that Paul is mistaken in this instance?

 

[SabbathBlessings]

It seems you might have overlooked the fact that Jesus mentioned that God continued to work on the Sabbath day.

Just as you mentioned, the commandments hold deeper meaning. In the past, observing the Sabbath was a means of drawing closer to God. However, now God desires us to draw near to Him every day and live lives of holiness, rather than confining it to just one day.

Regarding your interpretation of honoring parents, it appears you suggest that true honor comes from being a genuinely good Christian by yourself, rather than simply outwardly honoring them.

The work of Jesus is not secular, nor does it negate our moral responsibility to follow His teachings and to obey His commandments. We should draw nearer to God daily, but that still does not mean we can defile His commandments. That is called rebellion, the opposite of drawing nearer to God.

No one can be a good Christian without Christ's power. Which is why if one is in Christ- has a right relationship with Him- they would not be hostile to His law Rom 8:7-8 but would honor it through love and faith. John 14:15 1 John 5:3 Rom 3:31 Rev 14:12

 

[BobRyan]

Are you implying that Paul is mistaken in this instance?

No I am not. Paul did not say Moses was lost , unsaved, not-a-child of God.

 

[BobRyan]

It seems you might have overlooked the fact that Jesus mentioned that God continued to work on the Sabbath day.

Jesus did not say God was incorrect in Gen 2:2-3 to say He rested on the 7th day of creation week.
Jesus did not say God was incorrect in Ex 20:11 to say He rested on the 7th day of creation week.

Just as you mentioned, the commandments hold deeper meaning. In the past, observing the Sabbath was a means of drawing closer to God.

In John 14 Jesus said "IF you Love Me - KEEP My Commandments"
In 1 John 5:3-4 scripture says "this IS the LOVE of God that we KEEP His Commandments"
In 1 Cor 7:19 Paul says "what matters is KEEPING the Commandments of God"
Rev 14:12 "The saints KEEP the commandments of God AND their faith in Jesus"

"Which commandments?" is the question put to Christ in Matt 19 when HE said "KEEP the Commandments".
In response Christ quotes from the Law of Moses' Ten Commandments dealing with Love your neighbor as yourself (Lev 19:18)

However, now God desires us to draw near to Him every day

There was never a time when God did not want us to draw near "every day".

But today - as in Ex 20 -- we are supposed to engage in secular work activities - every day except God's Sabbath day dedicated to worship entirely.

One Gospel in BOTH OT and NT according to Gal 1:6-9 and Gal 3:8 "The GOSPEL was preached to Abraham"

and live lives of holiness, rather than confining it to just one day.

The idea that the OT teaches us to live an unholy life 6 days of the week cannot be sustained in scripture.

Here is a sermon by a Sunday keeping Pastor well known in parts of the world -

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The Ten Commandments (Part 5)

PART 5 (Sabbath) Posed Feb 2, 2024

04:00 4th command “we do not have desire to obey. It is a loving commandment given by a loving God.

Out of His loving heart He said 04:39 “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy…THE SEVENTH day is the Sabbath of the LORD (YHWH)” --- OMITS vs 11 in his quote of the commandment.

Probably this commandment is the most misunderstood commandment…

06:00 Jews wanted to “help God out” so they invented 39 clarifications… 06:24 it would take you hours just to read those 39 additions (in the TALMUD – which is made up stuff).

09:30 “Shabbat is sundown to sundown starting Friday evening and going to Saturday evening – that IS THE SABBATH”

10:06 thank God who tried to correct these man-made-rules added to Sabbath by tradition, command meant to bless us was turned around by man. “Sabbath made for man and not man for the Sabbath”\

10:55 get this into your mind – the TEN Commandments are all God’s gift to humanity not punishment and misery – out of His Love, Mercy and grace.

11:40 God said “one day a week – stop running around and focus on Me as you rest, ONE day a week get off the treadmill of rat race, one Day a week, one day a week cease normal activity to remember His Love for us, His goodness.

12:40 The 4th commandment was a great blessing to Israel in the desert because before that time there was no Sabbath , no 4th commandment (I GUESS since Ex 20:11 is omitted in this sermon and so then Gen 2:2-3??)

13:00 “that is why GOD said I did not CREATE Man to LIVE for WORK – but WORK for MAN, take ONE DAY a week and dedicate it to Him.. God can bless ONE HOUR more than a lifetime of work

14:00 God kept saying through the prophets – again and again – “please OBEY the Sabbath – this is the way I CREATED YOU – so do it..focus on ME ONE DAY a week.. God permitted them to be taken into EXILE until they learned that lesson”.... – THREE words “Remember the Sabbath day” – The Word “Remember” does not mean just “Remember TODAY is SUNDAY – yeah sure I remember that… this is Sunday this is the Sabbath” -- remember and prepare as you would for anniversary.

16:00 if you do not value Sabbath you will not value going to church on the Sunday Sabbath.

17:00 you will have an encounter with the Living God (if you come and worship on Sabbath – Sunday)

 

[BobRyan]

I for one am glad that the Bible, and those groups above (and more) and the Bible Sabbath keeping groups all agree on this one detail - "ALL the Law and the prophets" are based on the two commandments in the Law of Moses dealing with LOVE -- just as Christ affirms in Matt 22.

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because they do not say anything about loving one another.

Jesus said in Matt 22 "all the Law and the prophets " are based on Deut 6:5 "Love God with all your heart" and Lev 19:18 "Love your neighbor as yourself".

Your argument is with Him.

That does not alter the fact that the ten do not tell anyone to love.

That does not alter the fact that Jesus said ALL the Law and the prophets are based on Deut 6:5 "Love God" and Lev 19:18 "Love your neighbor as yourself".

If you want to argue that Jesus was mistaken .. have at it. You will need lots of luck.

If we LOVE God we would never take His name in vain now would we?

IF we LOVE God we will "KEEP His Commandments" according to Christ.

"IF you Love Me KEEP My Commandments" John 14:15
Ex 20:6 "LOVE Me and KEEP My Commandments"

In John 14 Jesus said "IF you Love Me - KEEP My Commandments"
In 1 John 5:3-4 scripture says "this IS the LOVE of God that we KEEP His Commandments"
In 1 Cor 7:19 Paul says "what matters is KEEPING the Commandments of God"
Rev 14:12 "The saints KEEP the commandments of God AND their faith in Jesus"

 

[Bob S]

I for one am glad that the Bible, and those groups above (and more) and the Bible Sabbath keeping groups all agree on this one detail - "ALL the Law and the prophets" are based on the two commandments in the Law of Moses dealing with LOVE -- just as Christ affirms in Matt 22.

That does not alter the fact that there is not one word in the ten about love.

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Jesus said in Matt 22 "all the Law and the prophets " are based on Deut 6:5 "Love God with all your heart" and Lev 19:18 "Love your neighbor as yourself".

Your argument is with Him.

Actually, you do not have an argument, there is not one word in the ten that indicated to the Israelites anything about love.

That does not alter the fact that Jesus said ALL the Law and the prophets are based on Deut 6:5 "Love God" and Lev 19:18 "Love your neighbor as yourself".

If you want to argue that Jesus was mistaken .. have at it. You will need lots of luck.


IF we LOVE God we will "KEEP His Commandments" according to Christ.

"IF you Love Me KEEP My Commandments" John 14:15
Ex 20:6 "LOVE Me and KEEP My Commandments"

In John 14 Jesus said "IF you Love Me - KEEP My Commandments"
In 1 John 5:3-4 scripture says "this IS the LOVE of God that we KEEP His Commandments"
In 1 Cor 7:19 Paul says "what matters is KEEPING the Commandments of God"
Rev 14:12 "The saints KEEP the commandments of God AND their faith in Jesus"

My commandments do not include the ten. We know this because Paul wrote that the ten were temporary. 2Cor3:6-12.

 

[HIM]

That does not alter the fact that there is not one word in the ten about love.

Actually, you do not have an argument, there is not one word in the ten that indicated to the Israelites anything about love.

My commandments do not include the ten. We know this because Paul wrote that the ten were temporary. 2Cor3:6-12.

Your commandments? That says everything.

 

[Leaf473]

Your commandments? That says everything.

It looked to me like our brother @Bob S was referring to the phrase "my Commandments" in places such as John 14:15.

Bible Gateway passage: John 14:15 - New American Standard Bible

“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

www.biblegateway.com

What are those "my commandments"? Are they everything in the Book of Leviticus?

Bible Gateway passage: Leviticus 27:34 - New American Standard Bible

These are the commandments which the LORD commanded Moses for the sons of Israel on Mount Sinai.

www.biblegateway.com

If they are only some things, what is the first commandment in the Book of Leviticus that we come to that Jesus was referring to?

 

[fhansen]

2 Cor3:6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

And the NEW Covenant according to Paul is the one we find quoted in Rom 8 from the OT in Jer 31:31-34

The Spirit does not delete "do not take God's name in vain" -- because under the NEW Covenant God WRITES the LAW of God on the heart see Jer 31:31-34

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"I will make a NEW Covenant... THIS is the Covenant .. I will write My Law on their heart and mind, ... I will be their God... I will teach each one of them... I will forgive their sins" Jer 31:31-34​

Instead of saying "go ahead and take My name in vain - I don't care about that any more... it was asking too much"

Without the transforming work of the Holy Spirit -- the one lead only by the flesh, only by the sinful nature - "DOES NOT submit to the LAW of God neither indeed CAN THEY" Rom 8:

5 For those who are in accord with the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are in accord with the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, 7 because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, 8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him.​

2 Cor 3: 7 Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, transitory though it was, 8 will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? 9 If the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness! 10 For what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory. 11 And if what was transitory came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts!

As anyone who has studied the English language is able to see, in the above verses, the subject of those verses is the NEW Covenant vs the OLD Covenant - where both have the ten commandments. And in the case of the NEW Covenant of Jer 31:31-34 they are written on the heart by the SPIRIT - but under the OLD covenant they remains external - on tablets of stone alone.

Therefore under BOTH covenants it is always a sin "to take God's name in vain". But under the NEW Covenant - the New Heart (no longer the stony heart) that command is written on the heart - the new creation.

No wonder Paul states that in the distinct unit of TEN - "Honor your father and mother is the first commandment with a promise" Eph 6:2 and as such - still applies to all mankind.

Under the OLD Covenant that same Law known to Jeremiah and his readers in Jer 31:31-34 yet without the Spirit, without the gospel - merely condemns the sinner "for all have sinned" Rom 3:23 and "The ages of sin is death" Rom 6:23

Rom 3:19-20 reminds us that the Law of God places all the world under guilt, doomed -- and this is why all need the Gospel where that moral law of God is "written on heart and mind" and the power to act - is via the indwelling Holy Spirit of God.
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No wonder that BEFORE THE CROSS even happens - both Moses and Elijah stand in glory with Christ on the mount of transfiguration. The NEW Covenant of Jer 31:31-34 -

This has been the continuous teaching of the ancient churches until today, that the law is still in effect but that now man finally has the power to obey it, the right way, Gods way, under grace, by the Spirit and the love He pours into our hearts. That’s what it means to have His law put into our minds and written on our hearts. Many in the last five centuries have gone astray, throwing the law out the door and conceiving of the gospel and new covenant as some sort of reprieve from the obligation to be personally righteous and live accordingly.

 

[HIM]

It looked to me like our brother

Won't know now

 

[Bob S]

Your commandments? That says everything.

Why is it you seem to have to write something derogatory? I find this happening when the opponent has nothing to defend his/her theory

 

[HIM]

Why is it you see to have to write something derogatory? I find this happening when the opponent has nothing to defend his/her theory

Opponent? His or her theory? Wow!

 

[BNR32FAN]

I would like to know how studying the English language has to do with both covenants having the ten commandments. Verses 6-11 certainly do not give us that information, so where do you find that so called fact? Verses 6-11 explain that the ten commandments indeed were only temporary and have been replaced by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. There is absolutely nothing about the ten being written on our hearts. The KJV even goes so far as to tell us: 11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious.

if you love someone, will you take that person's name in vain???? Love is God's greatest commandment, and it is the command written on the hearts of mankind. If we love our parents, we will Honor them. If we love our fellow man we won't steal his/her goods, etc.

See above.

What was the Law Jeremiah knew? I submit to you that it was the 613 laws of Torah. Your false theory tells us that only the ten commandments are written on our hearts leaves us without the greatest commands ever given, the Royal Law of Love. The ten say nothing about love, they were all about duty.

The ministration of death written on our hearts?? if, as Paul wrote, the ten WERE transitory that had to have meant they at some point would end. Verse 12 tells us they were abolished. And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:

While I do support your position I must point out that Jesus did say that all of the commandments and demands of the prophets were based on those two most important commandments. Which means that love was the whole purpose of the 10 commandments. However the sabbath law has been abolished Colossians 2:16 makes that clear and I do agree that the Law did contain 613 commandments. Some people like to pretend they keep the law or the commandments of God but they don’t. They’ll tell you that you have to keep the 10 commandments but the rest were not commandments they were “ordinances”. They’ll say the 10 commandments were not ordinances. But then these same people will turn right around and say you have to keep the dietary laws which had nothing to do with the 10 commandments they were actually ordinances so they contradict their own statements and their arguments are inconsistent and they do all of this based on some woman’s authority who claimed to be a prophet in the late 19th century. It doesn’t matter what the apostolic churches did for 1900 years before this woman came along everyone else was wrong until some lady finally came along a little over 100 years ago to set everyone straight on what the apostles taught. One might think that if this theology was actually as important as these people claim it to be that God might’ve sent this message earlier instead of allowing the entire apostolic church to continue in error for almost 2000 years.

 

[BobRyan]

While I do support your position I must point out that Jesus did say that all of the commandments and demands of the prophets were based on those two most important commandments. Which means that love was the whole purpose of the 10 commandments.

True.

However the sabbath law has been abolished Colossians 2:16

Not true. Col 2 does not mention the weekly Sabbath at all - it refers to the "Shadows" of Lev 23 - the annual Sabbaths that point forward to the sacrifice of Christ. Hence all examples of worship services on Sabbath in the NT refers to the 7th day of the week , where "every Sabbath" Paul was preaching the Gospel to both gentiles and Jews Acts 18:4.

It is no wonder that scripture says that for all eternity after the cross in the New Earth "from Sabbath to Sabbath shall all mankind come before Me to worship".

 

[bbbbbbb]

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[BNR32FAN]

True.

Not true. Col 2 does not mention the weekly Sabbath at all - it refers to the "Shadows" of Lev 23 - the annual Sabbaths that point forward to the sacrifice of Christ. Hence all examples of worship services on Sabbath in the NT refers to the 7th day of the week , where "every Sabbath" Paul was preaching the Gospel to both gentiles and Jews Acts 18:4.

It is no wonder that scripture says that for all eternity after the cross in the New Earth "from Sabbath to Sabbath shall all mankind come before Me to worship".

Oh now you’re really getting my riled up brother. You’re going to quote Isaiah 66:23 right after saying that Colossians 2:16 isn’t about the Saturday sabbath. I noticed you cut off a portion of Isaiah 66:23. Why is that?

”And it shall be from new moon to new moon And from sabbath to sabbath, All mankind will come to bow down before Me,” says the Lord.“
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭66‬:‭23‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

Isaiah 66:23 says from new moon to new moon we will worship.

”Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day“
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

Paul says we don’t have to observe the new moon feasts and correct me if I’m mistaken but you also say we don’t have to observe the new moon feasts. But Isaiah 66:23 says we will worship from new moon to new moon. Your quoting Isaiah 66:23 because your position is that because Isaiah says we will worship from sabbath to sabbath that means we must still observe the sabbath but even tho he said we will worship from new moon to new moon you don’t believe we have to observe the new moon feasts. How is that not contradictory and inconsistent reasoning?

 

[BobRyan]

Oh now you’re really getting my riled up brother. You’re going to quote Isaiah 66:23 right after saying that Colossians 2:16 isn’t about the Saturday sabbath.

The text of Col 2 is clear - it is about the "shadow Sabbaths" -- which are the ones that are based in animal sacrifice.

Ex 20:8-11 the Sabbath commandment has no animal sacrifice.
Ex 20:11 points directly to Gen 2:2-3 at creation week - where once again there was no animal sacrifice.

The weekly Sabbath "made for mankind" not "Sabbath made just for Jews" Mark 2:27.

I noticed you cut off a portion of Isaiah 66:23.

Is 66:23 points to the weekly Sabbath kept for all eternity after the cross , in the New Earth. Which directly addressed your "Sabbath ended" comment.

I don't see how that is even a little bit confusing.

Why is that?

”And it shall be from new moon to new moon And from sabbath to sabbath, All mankind will come to bow down before Me,” says the Lord.“
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭66‬:‭23‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

Yep. In the Rev 21 context where there are TWO creation events ,, there are TWO cycles that they will have to come together for worship.

This again - does not help your "no all of that ends at the cross" idea.

”Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day“
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬

”Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day“
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

No need to chop the sentence in half.

16 So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, 17 which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ.

festivals and sabbaths which are a "shadow" -- are the shadow events given in animal sacrifices pointing to the sacrifice of Christ.

 

[Cornelius8L]

The work of Jesus is not secular, nor does it negate our moral responsibility to follow His teachings and to obey His commandments. We should draw nearer to God daily, but that still does not mean we can defile His commandments. That is called rebellion, the opposite of drawing nearer to God.

No one can be a good Christian without Christ's power. Which is why if one is in Christ- has a right relationship with Him- they would not be hostile to His law Rom 8:7-8 but would honor it through love and faith. John 14:15 1 John 5:3 Rom 3:31 Rev 14:12

It is imperative to seek closeness to God every day. In your perspective, differentiating the seventh day from the rest is essential. However, the method to achieve this remains unresolved. We've explored instances where Jesus and the Apostles visited the temple of false teachings on the Sabbath, indicating that it's not a definitive way to sanctify the Sabbath. And if God refrains from secular activities on the Sabbath, agricultural fields would remain dry on that day (no raining on the seventh day).

 

[Cornelius8L]

No I am not. Paul did not say Moses was lost , unsaved, not-a-child of God.

2 Corinthians 3:13-14We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away. But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.

But Paul said what Moses did faded. That's the key.

Jesus did not say God was incorrect in Gen 2:2-3 to say He rested on the 7th day of creation week.
Jesus did not say God was incorrect in Ex 20:11 to say He rested on the 7th day of creation week.

In John 14 Jesus said "IF you Love Me - KEEP My Commandments"
In 1 John 5:3-4 scripture says "this IS the LOVE of God that we KEEP His Commandments"
In 1 Cor 7:19 Paul says "what matters is KEEPING the Commandments of God"
Rev 14:12 "The saints KEEP the commandments of God AND their faith in Jesus"

"Which commandments?" is the question put to Christ in Matt 19 when HE said "KEEP the Commandments".
In response Christ quotes from the Law of Moses' Ten Commandments dealing with Love your neighbor as yourself (Lev 19:18)

There was never a time when God did not want us to draw near "every day".

But today - as in Ex 20 -- we are supposed to engage in secular work activities - every day except God's Sabbath day dedicated to worship entirely.

One Gospel in BOTH OT and NT according to Gal 1:6-9 and Gal 3:8 "The GOSPEL was preached to Abraham"

The idea that the OT teaches us to live an unholy life 6 days of the week cannot be sustained in scripture.

Here is a sermon by a Sunday keeping Pastor well known in parts of the world -

====================================== Begin snippets

The Ten Commandments (Part 5)

PART 5 (Sabbath) Posed Feb 2, 2024

04:00 4th command “we do not have desire to obey. It is a loving commandment given by a loving God.

Out of His loving heart He said 04:39 “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy…THE SEVENTH day is the Sabbath of the LORD (YHWH)” --- OMITS vs 11 in his quote of the commandment.

Probably this commandment is the most misunderstood commandment…

06:00 Jews wanted to “help God out” so they invented 39 clarifications… 06:24 it would take you hours just to read those 39 additions (in the TALMUD – which is made up stuff).

09:30 “Shabbat is sundown to sundown starting Friday evening and going to Saturday evening – that IS THE SABBATH”

10:06 thank God who tried to correct these man-made-rules added to Sabbath by tradition, command meant to bless us was turned around by man. “Sabbath made for man and not man for the Sabbath”\

10:55 get this into your mind – the TEN Commandments are all God’s gift to humanity not punishment and misery – out of His Love, Mercy and grace.

11:40 God said “one day a week – stop running around and focus on Me as you rest, ONE day a week get off the treadmill of rat race, one Day a week, one day a week cease normal activity to remember His Love for us, His goodness.

12:40 The 4th commandment was a great blessing to Israel in the desert because before that time there was no Sabbath , no 4th commandment (I GUESS since Ex 20:11 is omitted in this sermon and so then Gen 2:2-3??)

13:00 “that is why GOD said I did not CREATE Man to LIVE for WORK – but WORK for MAN, take ONE DAY a week and dedicate it to Him.. God can bless ONE HOUR more than a lifetime of work

14:00 God kept saying through the prophets – again and again – “please OBEY the Sabbath – this is the way I CREATED YOU – so do it..focus on ME ONE DAY a week.. God permitted them to be taken into EXILE until they learned that lesson”.... – THREE words “Remember the Sabbath day” – The Word “Remember” does not mean just “Remember TODAY is SUNDAY – yeah sure I remember that… this is Sunday this is the Sabbath” -- remember and prepare as you would for anniversary.

16:00 if you do not value Sabbath you will not value going to church on the Sunday Sabbath.

17:00 you will have an encounter with the Living God (if you come and worship on Sabbath – Sunday)

I recommend establishing a connection between the scriptural statements. Jesus demonstrated that God continues to work on the Sabbath but rests from the act of creation.