Sabbath

Three Annual Feasts - Exodus 23:10 – 23:19 (commentary)

As these various laws for the Israelites continue to be given we will continue with our outline: V. Things concerning the Sabbaths 1. Concerning the sabbatical year (vv. 10-11). The Sabbath year provided rest for the land and free food for the poor. This was made possible …

A Crippled Woman Healed on the Sabbath - Luke 13:10 – 13:17 (commentary)

Jesus went to the synagogue to teach on the Sabbath day, which was Saturday (v. 10). On this occasion there was a woman present who had been crippled for 18 years, and who, like Job, was physically afflicted by Satan (vv. 11-12). This does not mean that all sickness is caused …

The Rebellions of Israel - Ezekiel 20:1 – 20:16 (commentary)

In this passage Ezekiel gave a panoramic view of Israel’s history (vv. 1-4). The Lord refused to be inquired of by the leaders because of their insincerity. Had they forsaken their sins and come to Him in true repentance, He would have listened. Instead, Ezekiel was to ju …

The Sabbath Day is Still Saturday - Jeremiah 17:19 – 17:27 (commentary)

God told Jeremiah to stand at the gate of the people (v. 19). Which gate this was is unknown, though it is identified as the gate through which the kings go in and out. The spot was selected because of the large number of people who passed by. Possibly this was the Eastern Gate t …

Laws of The Sabbath - Exodus 31:12 – 31:18 (commentary)

Moses tells the Israelites what the Lord has commanded them to do. Even while building the tabernacle, they must keep the Sabbath, for the sake of knowing the Lord as the one who set them apart and as the one who created the world in six days (vv. 12-17). Observing the Sabb …