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Resurrection of Jesus and Sabbath Observance

Mar 21, 2025

Lecture Notes on the Resurrection of Jesus and the Sabbath

Introduction

  • Discussion on the resurrection of Jesus and its implications.
  • Examination of the Sabbath and its relation to Jesus' resurrection.

Key Topics

Resurrection of Jesus

  • Purpose:

    • To teach believers to be buried with Christ (old self) and raised to a newness of life.
    • Supported by Romans 6:1-4, emphasizing walking in newness of life.
  • Walking in Newness of Life:

    • Live according to the spirit, not the flesh. (Romans 8)
    • Fulfillment of the law through the spirit.

Observance of the Sabbath

  • Sabbath in the Ten Commandments:

    • Jesus kept the commandments, including the Sabbath.
    • Examples from the Book of Luke and Matthew on observing the Sabbath after Jesus' resurrection.
  • Historical Context:

    • Luke wrote about Sabbath observance 30 years after Jesus’ resurrection.
    • Jesus advised to pray that their flight not be in winter or on the Sabbath (Matthew 24:15).

Preaching of Paul

  • Paul’s Teachings on Resurrection:

    • Paul preached about the resurrection of Jesus and continued to observe the Sabbath.
    • Acts 13:36-42 shows Paul preaching in synagogues on Sabbaths.
  • Timeframe:

    • Paul preached every Sabbath for 1.5 years, equivalent to 72 Sabbaths, about Jesus' resurrection.
    • No indication from Paul that the Sabbath changed to Sunday.

The Law and Justification

  • Justification by Faith:

    • Romans 3:31 and Galatians 2 emphasize faith in Jesus does not abolish the law.
    • The law is established and upheld.
  • Righteousness and the Law:

    • Righteousness involves observing God's commandments (Psalms 119:172).

Jesus and the Law

  • Manifestation of Jesus' Life:

    • Jesus kept the commandments, including Sabbath observance.
    • His life should manifest in believers’ lives by keeping the commandments.
  • Magnification of the Law:

    • Isaiah 42:21 and Jesus’ affirmation (Matthew 5:17-20) that the law is not abolished but magnified.

Conclusion

  • The resurrection of Jesus does not imply a change of the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday.
  • Believers are called to live in righteousness, following the commandments as exemplified by Jesus.
  • Emphasis on the importance of understanding and keeping the law.