Sabbath

[cavell]

Matthew 24 20-22 (King James Version)
"But pray ye that your flight be not in
the winter, neither on the Sabbath day:
for then shall be great tribulation, such
as was not since the beginning of the
world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
And except those days should be shortened,
there should be no flesh be saved: but for
the elect’s sake those days shall be
shortened.

Since I believe this passage refers to the coming destruction, it would appear that some form of Sabbath observance is still required.

Are you a Jew? If so this passage this passage of scripture may include you.

If you are not a Jew then it does not refer to you at all.

 

[JHM]

Bye Now

 

[holo]

Jesus was adressing jews in this quote from Matthew, obviously. He wouldn't expect a gentile to observe jewish law.

 

[imaken]

I happen to disagree with the correlation you are putting on "resting in Jesus" and "Sabbath creation rest." Jesus is a person. Sabbath is a day. Rest is . . . well . . . not working.

In Jesus there is a rest that supercedes the O.T. sabbath.

Resting in Jesus does not supersede the Sabbath rest of creation at all. This kind of thinking is like confusing Apples and Oranges from the same vineyard. It seems to me, if anything is true, the two "rests" are completely compatable.

"For by him were all things created that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:" -- Colossians1:16

The Sabbath was Created. It Is, whether you believe it or not.

"Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath." -- Mark2:28

Matthew 24 20-22 (King James Version)
"But pray ye that your flight be not in
the winter, neither on the Sabbath day:
for then shall be great tribulation, such
as was not since the beginning of the
world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
And except those days should be shortened,
there should be no flesh be saved: but for
the elect’s sake those days shall be
shortened.

Since I believe this passage refers to the coming destruction, it would appear that some form of Sabbath observance is still required.

We know often when God gives a prophecy with immediate meaning, that prophecy often has a fuller meaning later. Some people do still believe in the sanctity of Sabbath. To them it is important. Those people would and should pray not to have to run for their lives on that day. The rest don't care, or at best, are worrying about another man's servant. -- See Romans14:4 -- Luke17:26-27

When the first destruction of Jerusalem happened, when Jerusalem was "compassed with armies" and the "abomination of desolation" was just outside the city, some of the "Early Christians" remembered Jesus' words. When they saw Rome's legions circle the city I imagine they fervently prayed. Then when the murderous armies miraculously left and went away for a few short days, those Christians got out of the city. They were the only ones to come out and be saved. The ones who remembered and watched were the smart ones. For the record, they did not have to leave in the winter or on Sabbath. Read the history. I would post links if i could.

Some of those early Christians did not see that warning sign, and did not leave. They were destroyed. (Read your history on the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70) -- These were both jewish converts to Jesus and gentile converts to Jesus. Most all of them in AD 70 were still keeping the creation Sabbath. So some listened. Some did not. -- Luke21:19-22 -- Mark13:14

Like then, Some Christians today will see the signs. Some will not.

"But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." -- 1Corinthians2:14

Remember, Jesus said, "And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.
They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all." -- Luke17:26-27

Jesus comes. Period.

 

[JHM]

Bye Now

 

[Loveaboveall]

You are incorrect chum.

In Jesus there is a rest that supercedes the O.T. sabbath.

I will take "chum" as a complement since I have no idea what that term means???

What you fail to see is that the "rest in Jesus" that you claim today was also available to those before Jesus came. Yes, we have the benefit of KNOWING that Jesus did what He promised in the very beginning (Gen 3:15), but those in the O.T. could have claimed the spiritual rest in Jesus that you claim today!

How then do you explain the idea that this "rest in Jesus" supersedes the Sabbath? They both work together. It is not an "either/or" proposition.

And to answer your other question

Are you a Jew? If so this passage this passage of scripture may include you.

Romans 2:28-29 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither [is that] circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: But he [is] a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision [is that] of the heart, in the spirit, [and] not in the letter; whose praise [is] not of men, but of God.

If you are NOT a Jew then you may want to look into becoming one.

 

[cavell]

I will take "chum" as a complement since I have no idea what that term means??? Posted bt Loveaboveall

I do apologise most sincerely. The word 'chum' is a little more endearing than 'friend' and out of place in the context........Sorry.