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What can a study of Mark’s Gospel tell Christians of different denominations about the meaning and importance of the Sabbath.
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What can a study of Mark's Gospel tell Christians of different denominations about the meaning and importance of the Sabbath. 'Sabbath' is a Hebrew word meaning rest - The Jewish meaning is 'Shabbat'. Sabbath is the day of rest in Judaism. It begins at sunset Friday and last until sunset on Sunday. In the Ten Commandments the reason given for the Sabbath being a holy day is that after God had created the world in six days he had rested on the seventh. Jews keep Sabbath as a holy day set aside for God. It is celebrated at home, with a special family meal on Friday evening and with synagogue worship. Unnecessary work is avoided. Sabbath is a day to be honoured and enjoyed as a gift from God. 'The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath,' said Jesus. Jesus taught that the law of God was for...
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