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Describe the celebration and significance of the Jewish Sabbath. (24) The Sabbath day, in the time of Jesus was seen by Jews to be a complete day of rest, which
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a) Describe the celebration and significance of the Jewish Sabbath. (24) The Sabbath day, in the time of Jesus was seen by Jews to be a complete day of rest, which had been given to them from God. This was seen as a gift to renew the special bond between God and his people. As said in the bible "And he blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made". As Jews had made the special covenant with God to abide by his ten commandments, to take a day off from work and heavy duties was a step used to follow in their creator's footsteps. As the Sabbath commenced at dusk on Friday night, the Jewish people welcomed it with lighting candles to celebrate, and a specially prepared kosher meal to enjoy. The Jews used the...
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