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Commentary on "Rest"

TERRY MIRRA

 

Day 7: Friday, May 22, 2009

 

Introduction

This is a review of the main points highlighted throughout the week. It summarizes that the Sabbath is God’s gift to humanity. The day, if approached right, and with the right attitude, can be a great source of physical and spiritual rest—a time of great joy. We need to look to our Ultimate Example of Sabbath-keeping. He referred to Himself very significantly, as “Lord of the Sabbath”.

 

Problems

See previous lessons for in-depth rebuttals to discussion questions, etc.

 

Summary

  1. Christ is God’s gift to humanity, not a day. The Sabbath was given to the Israelites as a sign of a specific covenant between God and the Israelites. It was never intended for Gentiles, the Church or New Covenant Christians.
  2. Approaching “the day” with the “right attitude” is relying on external circumstances and actions to give us rest. This rest is temporary, at best. Only Christ can give us true Sabbath rest as we cease relying on our own works to aid in our salvation. He did it all, without our help.
  3. Jesus was not the Ultimate Example of Sabbath-keeping. He deliberately broke Old Covenant laws to make the point that He was “Lord of” and the fulfillment of the true “Sabbath rest” for the Church and New Covenant believers. He was defying the old to fulfill what was made new.

 

 

 

 

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