"Remember Yom Shabbat, to keep it holy." - Exodus 20:8 (TLV)
The weekly or seventh day Shabbat or Sabbath is the first of the Appointed Times
established by GOD in Leviticus 23. As the first of these Feasts of the L-RD the Shabbat
became the foundation for all of the Feasts to follow. As the Heavens and Earth were created
and completed in seven days this basis on which the calendar was established. We celebrate
weekly Shabbat to demonstrate our faith in GOD’s creative power and in His redemption
power.
established by GOD in Leviticus 23. As the first of these Feasts of the L-RD the Shabbat
became the foundation for all of the Feasts to follow. As the Heavens and Earth were created
and completed in seven days this basis on which the calendar was established. We celebrate
weekly Shabbat to demonstrate our faith in GOD’s creative power and in His redemption
power.
Bible References
“God completed—on the seventh day—His work that He made, and He ceased—on the seventh day—from all His work that He made. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, for on it He ceased from all His work that God created for the purpose of preparing.” Genesis 2:2-3 TLV
“You must remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and Adonai your God brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore Adonai your God commanded you to keep Yom Shabbat.” Deuteronomy 5:15 TLV
“So Bnei-Yisrael is to keep the Shabbat, to observe the Shabbat throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant. It is a sign between Me and Bnei-Yisrael forever, for in six days Adonai made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day He ceased from work and rested.’” Exodus 31:16-17 TLV
“Work may be done for six days, but the seventh day is a Shabbat of solemn rest, a holy convocation. You are to do no work—it is a Shabbat to Adonai in all your dwellings.” Leviticus 23:3 TLV
“‘If you turn back your foot from Shabbat, from doing your pleasure on My holy day, and call Shabbat a delight, the holy day of Adonai honorable, if you honor it, not going your own ways, not seeking your own pleasure, nor speaking your usual speech, then You will delight yourself in Adonai, and I will let you ride over the heights of the earth, I will feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.’ For the mouth of Adonai has spoken.” Isaiah 58:13-14 TLV
“Then He said to them, ‘Shabbat was made for man, and not man for Shabbat. So the Son of Man is Lord even of Shabbat.’” Mark 2:27-28 TLV
“For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. So there remains a Shabbat rest for the people of God. For the one who has
entered God’s rest has also ceased from his own work, just as God did from His.” Hebrews 4:8-10 TLV
“You must remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and Adonai your God brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore Adonai your God commanded you to keep Yom Shabbat.” Deuteronomy 5:15 TLV
“So Bnei-Yisrael is to keep the Shabbat, to observe the Shabbat throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant. It is a sign between Me and Bnei-Yisrael forever, for in six days Adonai made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day He ceased from work and rested.’” Exodus 31:16-17 TLV
“Work may be done for six days, but the seventh day is a Shabbat of solemn rest, a holy convocation. You are to do no work—it is a Shabbat to Adonai in all your dwellings.” Leviticus 23:3 TLV
“‘If you turn back your foot from Shabbat, from doing your pleasure on My holy day, and call Shabbat a delight, the holy day of Adonai honorable, if you honor it, not going your own ways, not seeking your own pleasure, nor speaking your usual speech, then You will delight yourself in Adonai, and I will let you ride over the heights of the earth, I will feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.’ For the mouth of Adonai has spoken.” Isaiah 58:13-14 TLV
“Then He said to them, ‘Shabbat was made for man, and not man for Shabbat. So the Son of Man is Lord even of Shabbat.’” Mark 2:27-28 TLV
“For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. So there remains a Shabbat rest for the people of God. For the one who has
entered God’s rest has also ceased from his own work, just as God did from His.” Hebrews 4:8-10 TLV
Who Should Observe Shabbat
Since there is blessing associated with observing Shabbat, the simplest answer is: Yes, if you want to be blessed. Isaiah tells us that if you have joined yourself (as a gentile) to Israel, then you must. Isaiah also tells us that "all flesh" will observe the Sabbath:
“And it will come to pass,
that from one New Moon to another,
and from one Shabbat to another,
all flesh will come to bow down before Me,”
says Adonai. (Isaiah 62:23)
So, you can be a part of the Kingdom of God Biblical prophecy by observing Shabbat now.
“And it will come to pass,
that from one New Moon to another,
and from one Shabbat to another,
all flesh will come to bow down before Me,”
says Adonai. (Isaiah 62:23)
So, you can be a part of the Kingdom of God Biblical prophecy by observing Shabbat now.
What Can We Do on Shabbat?
You should do focus on God, family and friends. Worship God together, learn together and take a break from your regular every-day activities. Think about God and Scripture. Those are the key things to do on Shabbat.
What Can't We Do on Shabbat?
You may have heard about the long list of things you should not do on Shabbat. Let's simplify it a little bit.
Do not do your ordinary Sunday through Friday stuff. Take a break. You will discover you will get back to those things refreshed if you take a one-day break. Do your best not to worry about things that can be put off until sunset.
Do not think about the troubles of the world. A good way to do this is to stay away from news, TV, social media and radio. You will discover that at sunset Saturday the world got along just fine without you.
This is the simplified list of don'ts. Come to the Fellowship and learn more.
Do not do your ordinary Sunday through Friday stuff. Take a break. You will discover you will get back to those things refreshed if you take a one-day break. Do your best not to worry about things that can be put off until sunset.
Do not think about the troubles of the world. A good way to do this is to stay away from news, TV, social media and radio. You will discover that at sunset Saturday the world got along just fine without you.
This is the simplified list of don'ts. Come to the Fellowship and learn more.
What About Those of Us Who...
There are provisions in the Bible for people who farm and ranch. You have to care for the life of creatures - like feeding them, take care of health issues, find ones that wander away, etc.
The expectation for people who work in healthcare, law enforcement, fire-rescue, the military, etc., is that you need to protect and serve.
I have to work in order to make ends meet. The answer is that you need to pray about this. God wants you to observe Shabbat but taking that leap may be scary. No doubt. The very best thing you can do is read Scripture and pray about what you read and study. Bare your heart to God. He already knows what you are thinking about and concerned about. Talk to Him about it.
The expectation for people who work in healthcare, law enforcement, fire-rescue, the military, etc., is that you need to protect and serve.
I have to work in order to make ends meet. The answer is that you need to pray about this. God wants you to observe Shabbat but taking that leap may be scary. No doubt. The very best thing you can do is read Scripture and pray about what you read and study. Bare your heart to God. He already knows what you are thinking about and concerned about. Talk to Him about it.