Subject: When did the day of worship change? |
Bible Note: I see your point and have enjoyed reading the other posts. The placement of the two types of laws: moral and ceremonial is important. It sounds like you do believe that a moral law would apply in the life and character of a Christian. The ceremonial laws were sacrificial ordinances that represented or were a shadow of the true Lamb of God and were done away with at the cross. Let me explain why the 4th commandment of the decalogue does not have to be viewed as ceremonial and different from the mosaic laws. This was also something God did from creation Gen 2:2-3 "And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made." You are right, this 4th commandment is unique in that it is about a person's life of worship. It is the only commandment that signifies God as Creator. His place of authority is also mentioned in this 4th commandment Ex 20:11 "For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is". The keeping of Sabbath is not to be viewed as a ceremony, but rather an observance in the fear and glory of the Lord. Rev 14:6 "Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters." Being that there are many types of gods that this world serves, the remembrance of the 4th commandment marks the identity of God as the Creator God. It is a simple act of obedience which was also observed by Jesus Christ (John 15:10, Luke 23:52-56) His disciples, and gentiles, (Acts 18:4, Acts 13:44). |