THE SEVEN DAY WEEK

[BlindSeeker]

The purpose of this thread is to set forth the conclusions of my personal studies regarding the Sabbath and the seven day week. I believe it is because of a lack of understanding what the Sabbath represents that it is surrounded by so much confusion amongst believers.

The Sabbath, like all the ceremonies of the Old Testament, represents something specific. I hope we would agree right off that the ceremonies and sacrifices of the Old Testament were divinely ordained prophetic actions set forth to declare the coming crucifixion of Jesus . . . for He, as our Passover Lamb, was without blemish (sin) and first born.

The Passover lamb of the Jews was not to be eaten raw, but the whole of it was to be roasted with fire. This fire represented the judgment Jesus Christ would go through for us. It was necessary for our Passover Lamb to pass through fire for our sins. In regards to partaking of the lamb, the Jews were commanded not to let any of the lamb remain. What they could not consumed physically, they were commanded to burn with fire. This represents how we are to consume, or accept, all of Christ, and not just those parts we favor. Example being, we all want him as our Savior, but few as their Lord.

The Passover lamb was to be eaten with bitter herbs and unleavened bread. These represents the persecutions all that will live Godly for Christ will have to endure for their commitment to sincerity and truth. They were commanded to eat in haste with their loins girded, shoes on their feet and their staff in their hand, these all representing the need for us to diligently seek God while He may be found and being both prepared and ready to go where ever He would send us.

Another graphic ceremony animating Christ

[Xan]

37

These are the feasts of the Lord, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations,

to offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord, a burnt offering, and a meat offering, a sacrifice, and drink offerings,

every thing upon his day:

38

Beside the Sabbaths of the Lord

, and beside your gifts, and beside all your vows, and beside all your freewill offerings, which ye give unto the Lord.

39 Also in the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when ye have gathered in the fruit of the land, ye shall keep

a feast unto the Lord seven days: on the first day shall be a Sabbath, and on the eighth day shall be a Sabbath.

I must respectfully disagree with you, brother. This passage which you deemed critical to understanding the distinction between the Sabbath day and the Sabbath feasts is talking about the feast that starts on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, which is Sukkot. It's a seven day feast, but He wanted to spend one more day and commanded them to rest in Him on the eighth day.

[BlindSeeker]

37

These are the feasts of the Lord, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations,

to offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord, a burnt offering, and a meat offering, a sacrifice, and drink offerings,

every thing upon his day:

38

Beside the Sabbaths of the Lord

, and beside your gifts, and beside all your vows, and beside all your freewill offerings, which ye give unto the Lord.

39 Also in the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when ye have gathered in the fruit of the land, ye shall keep

a feast unto the Lord seven days: on the first day shall be a Sabbath, and on the eighth day shall be a Sabbath.

I must respectfully disagree with you, brother. This passage which you deemed critical to understanding the distinction between the Sabbath day and the Sabbath feasts is talking about the feast that starts on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, which is Sukkot. It's a seven day feast, but He wanted to spend one more day and commanded them to rest in Him on the eighth day.

That's ok Xan . . . no love lost. You

[P_Joseph]

BlindSeeker: I have one question. Is salvation dependent on keeping the Sabbath? Please just answer yes or no.

Your friend in Christ joe John 3:30

[BlindSeeker]

BlindSeeker: I have one question. Is salvation dependent on keeping the Sabbath? Please just answer yes or no.

Your friend in Christ joe John 3:30

No.

[P_Joseph]

BlindSeeker: I have one question. Is salvation dependent on keeping the Sabbath? Please just answer yes or no.

Your friend in Christ joe John 3:30

No.

Thank you my brother. Peace to you and yours all my love through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

joe john 3:30

[BlindSeeker]

BlindSeeker: I have one question. Is salvation dependent on keeping the Sabbath? Please just answer yes or no.

Your friend in Christ joe John 3:30

No.

Thank you my brother. Peace to you and yours all my love through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

joe john 3:30

Your welcome . . . and a heart ditto to you and yours

[P_Joseph]

BlindSeeker: I have one question. Is salvation dependent on keeping the Sabbath? Please just answer yes or no.

Your friend in Christ joe John 3:30

It was rude of me not to let you explain please forgive me brother.

your humble friend in Christ joe John3:30

[yesult]

Do we get saved by keeping the sabbath Joe? Ahhh, what an interesting question.

If we willfully disobey God laws - such as committing adultery, lying, stealing, blaspehmy etc and don't repent and turn from that sin - will we inherit salvation?

The bible says no.

Why then, is keeping the sabbath thrown out as unnecessary (by the church today at large) when the other nine commandments we still consider essential for obeying God? (To inherit salvation.)

I would love to hear your answer.

[BlindSeeker]

BlindSeeker: I have one question. Is salvation dependent on keeping the Sabbath? Please just answer yes or no.

Your friend in Christ joe John 3:30

It was rude of me not to let you explain please forgive me brother.

your humble friend in Christ joe John3:30

No Joe, it was not rude, you simply wanted a direct and simple answer. I understand your concern. You were gracious and loving at all times.

My comment on the other thread was in jest. I meant no harm or accusation in it at all.

Peace.