Daily Devotional
The Old And New Testament Sabbath
January 5, 2017
God gave the Old Testament Sabbath to Israel. It was a wonderful gift to them. Today, God has given us something even better—the Lord’s Day. The Old Testament Sabbath has been transformed and fulfilled in the New Testament Sabbath. What is the difference?
The Old Testament Sabbath speaks of the finished work of creation. The New Testament Sabbath, the “Believer’s Rest,” speaks of the finished work of redemption. The first dealt with life in Adam. Ours deals with life in Christ. The first commemorated the work of God’s hands. This commemorates the work of God’s heart.
The first displayed God’s power. This displays God’s grace. The first was given to Israel. This was given to the Church. The first was a day of law. This is a day of love. Those who insist on keeping the Old Testament Sabbath rest are on the wrong side of Calvary.
Now, this doesn’t mean we jettison that Commandment which says, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” We simply see it in its ultimate fulfillment as it applies to the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Psalm 118:24 says, “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
