Sabbath Restoration: Unveiling the True Rest Day - Saturday or Sunday?
For those with ears to hear, the true Sabbath is revealed through the Bible. It is the 7th Day established by God, which religious Jews observe from Friday evening to Saturday evening, specifically in Jerusalem.
However, the first day of the week, known as Sunday in the Christian tradition, is not mentioned in the Bible as the Sabbath. Rather, Sunday is considered the 1st Day in the Jewish practice of God’s time, observed from Saturday evening to Sunday evening.
Jesus and the New Covenant
Regarding the resurrection of Jesus, He taught a 3rd Day resurrection. This occurred on the evening of the 3rd Day, not observed by anyone as no one else was in the tomb to witness it. Jesus was seen early on the morning of the 3rd Day by Mary, which marked the beginning of the 1st Day of the Week during the Feast of Weeks.
Challenges and Cultural Influences
The difficulty in believing God’s Word cannot be overstated, especially for those who come from a culture entrenched in Easter Christianity. Before the disciples fully understood the significance of Jesus’ life, they had witnessed key events, such as His baptism, Sabbath Day participation, and Sabbath observance during various feasts. One disciple even betrayed the New Covenant, selling the Lamb of God to the priesthood.
They watched Him hang and die, and hid for 3 days, only to discover His empty tomb on the 1st Day of the Feast Week. Later, Jesus revealed the significance of His life to them using Scripture, leading to the events we now read about but often interpret through the lens of the Easter Church.
Scriptural and Linguistic Evidence
The 7th Day of the week, as commanded in the 4th Commandment of the Bible, is universal. Linguistic evidence across Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Greek confirms that the Sabbath has always been the 7th day of the week. There are no texts in the Bible that claim Sunday as the Sabbath.
The attempt by the Catholic Church to promote this observance through evil traditions is part of Satan's deception. Jesus warned against keeping the traditions of men instead of the commandments of God.
The Final Test of Loyalty
God’s final test of loyalty will be adherence to His 7th day Sabbath. Those who do not keep it will either accept the mark of the beast or face persecution under Sunday laws, which are expected to escalate as the kingdom of God’s enemies expands. The USA is moving towards reunifying church and state, leading to more stringent measures against non-observants.
Conclusion
Remember, your adherence to the true Sabbath reveals your loyalty to God. Do not fall prey to the deceptions and traditions of man. Embrace the truth, and may God be with you on your journey of faith.