Lord of the Sabbath

Sunday is the Lord’s Day, it should be treated as Holy

The Pharisees should have observed Jesus’ deference to royal authority. Ceremonial prohibitions need to make way for the principle of mercy in the face of need. Jesus is the one who commands it, protects it, he defines the meaning of the Sabbath, and he prescribes our rest for the Sabbath as well.  As Christians, we no longer celebrate Saturday as the Sabbath Day, we celebrate Sunday as the Lord’s Day. Although the day has changed and requirements have changed, we should still be treating Sunday with the same respect that the Jews treated Saturday. This day is set aside for God and therefore should be treated as holy unto God.