Is the Sabbath Saturday or Sunday? Live Q&A

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Is the Sabbath Saturday or Sunday? Live Q&A - July 11

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Welcome to the weekly live Q&A with Pastor David Guzik, author of the Enduring Word Bible commentary. After our lead question, Pastor David takes questions via the live chat - simply add your questions & our moderators will arrange & deliver them to Pastor David according to theme or subject!
This week, Pastor David's lead question comes from username Grateful Princess of God, who asks:
"Thank you Pastor David. I have a question. Should today's Christians observe the Sabbath on a Saturday or Sunday? The real Jewish Sabbath is actually on Friday evening through to sunset Saturday, not Sunday. Since the Ten Commandments are still valid today (all summed up by Jesus in the Two) and we obey them, shouldn't Christians also obey the Fourth? It does not seem to make sense to obey every single one except the fourth. I find a lot of conflicting understanding and thoughts..."
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This week's questions:
0:00 Greetings and introduction!
1:55 Lead question
17:20 Summary of responses to the 3 questions
19:22 Several of us from my church recently were "Matt. 18" for questioning the Hebrew Roots Movement that was brought in by leadership. They used Titus 3:9-11 to rebuke. Are we sinning by asking questions of leaders?
23:00 My question is regarding your commentary of Mark 3 :7-12 How are the demons bowing down to Jesus, saying “You are the Son of God,” able to render Him harmless, or to control Him and strip Him of power?
27:22 Hi Pastor, I have a question. All OT Sacrifices are done on the altar. But why was Jesus sacrificed on the cross and not on the altar?
30:20 What is your point of view on concept of spiritual father? Do we still need a spiritual father today?
33:25 Hi Pastor, Who or what do you believe appeared to Moses in the burning bush in Exodus 3:2 and why?
37:45 Abraham believed and it was counted as righteousness. was his Faith counted as righteousness or he was literally made righteousness?
40:40 I was just reading the bible and I need an explanation of 1 Corinthians 14:34-35. I believe there's a big difference between it being shameful for a woman to speak and a woman having say over their "own bodies", I don't believe in abortion whatsoever unless it means the woman will get very sick, I don't believe that that should be a woman's right but I never knew that it would be shameful for me to speak in church, reading that was a little hurtful and I don't understand.
44:15 In the NT, it says that once we have accepted Jesus as our personal savior, our sins are wiped off. Every time we sin after that, we repent and sins are forgiven and we are made righteous in Jesus. My question is: does God still remember our sins? Thank you!
48:40 I’ve been a little surprised that in many sermons Pastor David often ends his prayers with the phrase “Do it now Jesus”. Surprised that he seems to be telling Jesus what to do. Somehow it seems like it would be better to ask Jesus in a question like “would You please do it now Jesus”. Am I splitting hairs with this? I have actually started saying at the end of my prayers to Jesus to “Do it now” but not sure if it’s appropriate. Would appreciate a reply. Thank you.
51:55 Brother please explain to me the correct way (or the biblical ways) to be baptized in the name of the father, son, and the Holy Spirit - some people are baptized in the name of Jesus only - please explain the difference?
56:27 Hi brother. It is more than tradition to consider the day beginning at sunset and ending at sunset. My brother it is biblical because the week of creation seems to speak to when a day begins and ends. It seems to me this is more than suggested, as you said - does Colossians 2:16-17 override this, OR: is it reasonable to extract/separate Christianity entirely from the traditions/culture it arose within the context of?
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1:00:55 Can you give me verses explaining how we can quench the Holy Spirit?
1:02:40 What is the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? I've always been told that forgiving and reconciling are the same thing, and that caused me a lot of pain because the hurt/ pain was fresh. Also, how do we truly forgive without holding resentment ?
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@katarinaJ 12 күн бұрын

Enduring word website has helped me A LOT in studying the Bible. I love it! I wish it was in my local language so that people can understand the bible better..God bless your work Pastor David❤... A bible study student from Tanzania 🎉

@jessyjonas4988 20 күн бұрын

“So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, 10 for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. 11 Let us therefore strive to enter THAT REST, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.” Hebrews 4

@marymorris6329 20 күн бұрын

Thank you for pointing this out. It helped a lot. Hebrews 4:7 it quite helpful 'today ' if you here his voice, don't harden your hearts... Jesus says his kingdom os not of this world, so then jesus is Lord of the sabbath, and entering his rest. He said to the thief on the cross 'today', you will be with me on paradise. Its nice to get a wee routine though, a day of chill

@marymorris6329 19 күн бұрын

I finally understand what jesus means when he says in the gospel, to the pharisees, that he is Lord of the Sabbath, and still at work. And also when jesus prays for all believers, in John 17, that he prays that we will be all where jesus is. Paradise, as he said to the their on the cross . And also in the gospel of John, "my father's house has many rooms, if that were not so, would I go and prepare a place tor you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may also be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going. (John 14:1-4). My Sabbath Rest 😊

@marymorris6329 19 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for these bible studies 🎉

@jessyjonas4988 20 күн бұрын

Pastor David Thanks for the work you have been doing for the body of Christ Rightly dividing the Word

@sandywiggin4679 20 күн бұрын

my health issues have caused me to only watch later at night. i am very grateful i can do it!! thank you, and thank you narrator!

@melissarhea149 17 күн бұрын

I have to say tonight you spoke to my heart about a lot of topics I have struggled with. (Forgiveness is one) I just wanted to say thanks. I always think it's a good thing when I hear someone teach and I feel I need to go to the Lord and pray afterwards.

@nadzach 20 күн бұрын

My family comes from Cape May County, where we still had blue laws for keeping the sanctity of Sunday. By the time I was raising my children, it became confusing as to what could be sold on Sundays. There was a time when you couldn't drive, which evolved from not making your horse work to take you to church on Sunday. It sounds laughable now. Sundays involved a lot of work at home. I chose to think of Saturday as more restful than Sunday. Whatever day seems good to you.

@jessyjonas4988 19 күн бұрын

Matthew 5:17- look at the context Matt. 5:17 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. Matt. 5:18 “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Matt. 5:19 “Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Matt. 5:20 “For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Jesus is speaking to the crowd in response to the Pharisees' accusation that Jesus was trying to abolish the Law of God. Jesus refuted this accusation, saying that His purpose in appearing before men was not to abolish anything. Rather, Jesus came to fulfill the Law.

@davebriga 20 күн бұрын

David Thank you...ur podcasts are so enlightening

@JadDragon 20 күн бұрын

Nothing like a question on the Sabbath to bring out the legalists in the comments. Pity they don't want to listen just shout. Jesus lives! ♥️ and is God 🙏🏻 Christ ✝️ and King 👑

@georgannecollett8047 20 күн бұрын

This is wonderful...so helpful..thank you

@kenshinhimura5794 4 күн бұрын

That is why you've read it right.. there remains to be another Sabbath.. the weekly Sabbath which was not part of ceremonial laws but of Moral Laws

@truthofgod6213 19 күн бұрын

First thing you gotta do is get off the pagan gregorian calander. Then read Genesis 1:14-19 to know which luminary rules the calander. And when the new year starts. The first day of the year, is the 4th day of the week.

@ldebrobander 7 күн бұрын

Colossians 2:16-23 New International Version (NIV)Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

@JRRodriguez-nu7po 7 күн бұрын

@@ldebrobander Exactly, we are under the Law of Christ. He fulfilled (completed) all previous mandates. If it is not specifically commanded by the new testament then it has no hold on us. The prohibition on murder in the 10 commandments no longer binds me BUT that same prohibition is repeated in the new testament and thus I should not murder. It is a matter of "by what authority". The 10 commandments were NEVER meant for the whole world, only national Israel. Interestingly, the Noahic covenant did involve the whole world, and those that wish to bring us under the yoke of older covenants ignore it (eating of blood). Because Christ fulfilled ALL previous covenants, I do not allow anyone to use the older testaments to bind my conscience. This will change again in the millennial kingdom. When I speak to my Reformed brothers I often remind them they are not "semper reformanda". They are stuck in an understanding which was a partial reformation. The Reformers got the Gospel right, but they failed to disengage it from the Christendom brought by Constantine. The Reformed correctly point out that no one is saved by keeping the Law of Moses but then they pick and choose from Moses what to enforce. They are as Christ said, putting patches of old leather on a new wineskin resulting in a worse tear.

@kenshinhimura5794 4 күн бұрын

There are ceremonial Sabbaths which are the Yearly and Monthly Sabbaths

@lace2488 20 күн бұрын

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@aracelipalau376 19 күн бұрын

David Guzik you need to read the Word ofGod( Scriptues) TheTorah ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to reveal His word to you.

@ldebrobander 7 күн бұрын

Colossians 2:16-23 New International Version (NIV) Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

@kenshinhimura5794 4 күн бұрын

Moral laws cannot be abolished.. only 2 was established before sin comes to humanity.. Marriage and Sabbath

@Michael-ie7fo 19 күн бұрын

Neither! Jesus destroyed the Sabbath day, nailing all the Laws to his cross, (Ephesians 2:15/Colossians 2:14) putting an end to the Law, (Romans 10:4) Jesus never gave us a day of rest under the new covenant (Hebrews 4:8). Galatians 3:10-12 The Law is not of faith, Romans 14:23 Whatsoever is not of faith is sin. 2 Corinthians 5:17 ALL things were made new, even the commandments, which Jesus and Paul have given, under the new Covenant. God bless love Michael, Glory to Jesus, King of heaven and earth

@solomonmaina6092 18 күн бұрын

I would like pastor to tell us the difference between kingdom of heaven and kingdom of God

@JRRodriguez-nu7po 19 күн бұрын

Day beginning at sunset is because of Genesis 1, not custom. However, this is not by command. The ten commandments were commanded to national Israel. We're to follow the law of Christ, not Moses. If not commanded in the newest Testament it is not binding on us. Guzik is essentially correct. Stop calling traditions of men commands of God as the Pharisees did.

@jessyjonas4988 20 күн бұрын

THR SABBATH AS A DAY OF REST IS FULFILLED IN JESUS CHRIST

@josephjuanitacerrato6791 20 күн бұрын

AMEN AMEN AMEN 🙏 🙌 👏 ❤️

@All_in_for_Him 19 күн бұрын

It WILL be fulfilled. It has not yet been. He will assume His reigning role on the 7th day, the 7th millennia. He is Lord over all, ruling with a rod of iron throughout that Day and then into eternity. The 10 commandments were written in stone. With God's own finger. This explanation is, unfortunately, bad hermeneutics with a lack of understanding about prophecy. You can't understand the Sabbath fulfillment if you don't understand His appointed times (moedim). Matt 5:19 Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. I gain much from David Guzik. He is a very knowledgeable brother, but I believe he is often in error when he speaks about prophecy.

@jessyjonas4988 20 күн бұрын

JESUS CHRIST IS THE FULFILLMENT OF ALL FOR US THIS IS WHY WE WORSHIP HIM

@jessyjonas4988 19 күн бұрын

Jesus is the One Who accomplishes God's Law by keeping the entire Law perfectly. Jesus never sinned during His earthly life, and so as He went to His death on the cross, He had accomplished or completed all the requirements of God's Law. Jesus was referring to His completing of the Law when on the cross He said, "It is finished."

@kenshinhimura5794 4 күн бұрын

How do we understand Isaiah 66:23 that Sabbath will be kept in heaven? It doesn't make sense if it will be abolished here

@DavidGuzikEnduringWord 2 күн бұрын

Pastor Lance replies - Good question. While the reference to "new heaven/earth" suggest heaven, that phrase may be used here to refer to the Millennium and that the Sabbath will be built into that. If Israel takes a place as the globally dominant entity during the Millennium, the Sabbath may indeed by a thing - but as just one more memorial to our covenant with Jesus.

@stephen8433 20 күн бұрын

What is the origin of the Wednesday Church services? Keep the beard please. Is it allowed for a Christian male to wear a hat of any kind while praying? Thank you.

@DavidGuzikEnduringWord 19 күн бұрын

Pastor Lance replies - There is no historical or Biblical basis for a mid-week service. That is simply something churches do on their own. There is nothing sacred about it. Some churches meet Wednesday, others, other nights of the week. The Beard - Many people tell Pastor David he looks like Richard Dreyfuss! Hats - Head coverings have very little "meaning" today, so whether one wears a hat or not is moot. However, some older folk are greatly offended by a man wearing a hat hen he prays. Out of respect for them, it is probably wise to remove it when praying.

@clairehillier6875 20 күн бұрын

I am so sorry Pastor David for the way you believe about the Sabbath. God wrote the Ten Commandments with his own finger. He also said :not one iota or dot will pass away from the law. Why only the fourth commandment was done away with on the cross? The early Christian’s kept the Sabbath up until Constantine time. Jesus himself self rested in the grave on the Sabbath. In my language, the days are still numbers, they never changed but the only two days that has names are the Friday (prep day) and the Sabbath (Shabbat). Revelation 12:17 actually throughout the Bible at least sixty time the keeping of God’s commandments where mentioned and that includes the fourth one. I pray that God will give you the vision of the truth so you can see the word of God for what it really is. The pope admitted himself that the papacy changed the Sabbath to a Sunday because they have authority to change what ever they see fit. Thank you and God bless you Pastor

@marymorris6329 19 күн бұрын

Wow, I see that too in revelation 12:17.

@marymorris6329 19 күн бұрын

Is their not something in the old testament where the boy child at 8 days old, tended to be circumcised. But jesus seems to refer to our hearts and minds. Does jesus not affect our hearts and minds? Jesus raised from the day after a traditional 7 day sabbath. Do you think there could be a correlation with the 8th day circumcision and jesus raised from the dead the day after Saturday/the old shabbat?

@maribersekutu223 19 күн бұрын

The way I understand the statement, that we are no longer under the law with reference to the Sabbath, is the following sentences that follow this commandment, which says.." but the seventh day is a sabbath unto the LORD thy God, in it thou shalt not do any manner of work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested on the seventh day; wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it."...that though we are not under those rules mentioned, the principal of honouring God remains, specifically in relationship to worshipping together with other believers (day of rest and free ourselves from daily chores and work so we can meet and worship fellow believers. However, in certain situations we might not be able to do that and with Jesus, there's no condemnation in such cases as God sees what's in our hearts.

@marymorris6329 19 күн бұрын

Galatians 3:10 clarifys it. Because we can't manage it all? But it is still nice to make a small gesture

@DavidGuzikEnduringWord 19 күн бұрын

Pastor Lance replies - Claire, Pastor David gave excellent reasons for his answer on the episode. It's fine if you choose to disagree with him. But it may help to know that there's some confusion in the words you use. Sunday is NOT the Sabbath as the Law of Moses defines it. The Sabbath is the seventh day and that is Saturday. The Sabbath was something God gave to Israel, not the Church. It was a sign of the covenant God made with Israel at Sinai. Christians have a better covenant. As the writer of Hebrews says, we have ENTERED God's rest and ceases from works or a performance of the law as the means of our acceptance before Him. Everyday is Sabbath for us because we have entered God's rest. As far as church history is concerned, Yes, the first Christians kept the Sabbath BECAUSE THEY WERE JEWS and wanted to participate in the life of Israel. But are you aware that they also met, as Christians, on Sunday, because it commemorated the day Jesus rose? The DISTINCTIVE day the followers of Jesus have met has ALWAYS been Sunday. When Gentiles became Christians, there was no need for them to keep the Sabbath because they are not a part of Israel. This is all a matter of history.

@All_in_for_Him 19 күн бұрын

Sabbath WILL be fulfilled. It has not yet been. Jesus will assume His reigning role on earth on the 7th day, the 7th millennia. He is Lord over all, ruling with a rod of iron throughout that Day and then into eternity. The 10 commandments were written in stone. With God's own finger. This explanation is, unfortunately, bad hermeneutics with a lack of understanding about prophecy. You can't understand the Sabbath fulfillment if you don't understand His appointed times (moedim). And you put "entering His rest" (being in His presence in the inner court during the 7th day) in jeopardy Matt 5:19 Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. I gain much from David Guzik. He is a very knowledgeable brother, but I believe he is often in error when he speaks about prophecy.

@jessyjonas4988 19 күн бұрын

Nicodemus-“Rabbi we know that you are a teacher come from God; Jesus said Jesus said -“ ….we know and testify what We have seen and you ( Nicodemus/Pharisee) do not receive our witness.” John 3 What did Jesus say to Nicodemus JUDAISM IS A DEAD RELIGION OF WORKS

@nadzach 20 күн бұрын

In biblical days, women were not educated in the Word. Today, there are women more prepared by faith and education than the men available. We have too many churches that have closed their doors. A woman pastor who is a "son" of God is certainly better than closed doors.

@nadzach 19 күн бұрын

@@marymorris6329 It's a legal thing when God makes us heirs. I think Jesus was resurrected and crowned before God said, "Today I have begotten thee." And Mary Magdalene says in Gospel of Thomas that Jesus would make her male. I'm pretty sure it's about adoption as heir or FULL inheritance. Not about sex. After years of abuse, I just can't go where women aren't welcome at the pulpit or to teach a Bible study. And, btw, my county is black, white, and Hispanic. And...If i go into church and I don't see a fair balance according to local population, I think it's a bad sign. (guess I'm ranting. Oops)

@MichaelCTruth 19 күн бұрын

It's out of order.

@MichaelCTruth 19 күн бұрын

@@nadzachgospel of Thomas is not a legit book.

@marymorris6329 18 күн бұрын

I would be cautious of the Gospel of Thomas.

@ldebrobander 7 күн бұрын

Women are more susceptible to deception than men. This is a scientific fact. It takes humility as a woman to accept that the Lord always knows best. I have been a single, career woman for over 40 years. However, this church manate in no way diminishes a woman's value and worth. It is Christ's church. And He wants to protect and bless us. Blessings! ❤

@modisekeikelame3884 18 күн бұрын

The Sabbath was established right at creation by God,long before the Jews or Christians were there,and the Jews still obey the 4th commandment of Exodus 20.Why dont you learn from them which day is the Sabbath? Go back to history of you dont like what the Bible teaches.

@DavidGuzikEnduringWord 17 күн бұрын

Pastor Lance replies - Might be a good idea for you to actually listen to Pastor David's answer.

@rolandgerard6064 20 күн бұрын

It is the church not the bible and certainly not God. In 364-365 council laodicea Canon 29: Christians must not judaize by resting on the Sabbath, but must work on that day, rather honouring the Lord's Day; and, if they can, resting then as Christians. But if any shall be found to be judaizers, let them be anathema from Christ

@jessyjonas4988 19 күн бұрын

CHRISTIANS - NO NEED TO KEEP SABBATH FOR SALVATION. Sabbath is a covenant between The Lord and the Jews. It is ok if you want to put your family to bed from 6pm Friday, but don’t come and teach that to any New Testament congregation. Go to a congregation that teaches what aligns with your teaching.

@marymorris6329 19 күн бұрын

@@jessyjonas4988 Jesus says to the woman at the well that salvation comes from the Jews, and the Sabbath was made for man. The Sabbath I believe that Jesus was getting at the Pharisees with them adding unnecessary burdens, which wasn't in the word of God.

@pamelakokkinis6235 20 күн бұрын

What do you guys think of Joyce Meyer's sermons?

@DavidGuzikEnduringWord 20 күн бұрын

Pastor Lance replies - Pamela, we're not fans or supporters of Joyce Meyers. Her participation in The Prosperity Gospel is a concern.

@pamelakokkinis6235 20 күн бұрын

@@DavidGuzikEnduringWordI didn't know what Prosperity Gospel was but I looked it up and I agree with you. I read the Bible, pray, listen to commentaries, etc all day long but I'm poor and have kidney and liver disease and definitely don't believe that someone who is wealthy and healthy are closer to God. Thank you for pointing that out and have a great day!!

@JRRodriguez-nu7po 19 күн бұрын

Women are barred from being pastors by direct Scriptural commands in older and current Testament.

@marymorris6329 19 күн бұрын

That somehow seems the case. As a woman and other woman will respect that. However let's not forget, Adam also sinned, and didn't take responsibility. Woman are vulnerable and need faithful men after the heart of God.

@ldebrobander 7 күн бұрын

Test all things. Hold fast to what is true.

@modisekeikelame3884 18 күн бұрын

Sorry pastor.I dont agree with your teaching here.I liked your sermons and listened to them,but this is the point where we part company!!

@ldebrobander 7 күн бұрын

@jessyjonas4988 19 күн бұрын

THE CHURCH IS NOT ISRAEL

@iminister1982 17 күн бұрын

This man is fully deceived. He's conflating the ceremonial sabbaths contained in ordinances with the "the" sabbat written by the finger of God and codified in the ten commandments.

@ldebrobander 7 күн бұрын

@michelleotis2612 20 күн бұрын

Don't agree its still in place the seventh day

@user-yu7te3te3q 20 күн бұрын

The sabbath is on Saturday in the world it’s celebrated on Sunday but in biblical terms it’s supposed to be celebrated on Saturday starting on sundown on Friday

@stevensewell275 20 күн бұрын

You know the word of God is as plain as day we tend to put things in our own words and views . Its time we read and understand the word of God for ourselves . Jesus said that he never came to change the law . Jesus himself kept the Sabbath . Woe to the Shepherd who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture! declares the lord .

@ldebrobander 7 күн бұрын

@petehardin8918 20 күн бұрын

Like you, I live in the US. re: days, Genesis Ch. 1, 'the evening and the morning was the _ day' . Note I am not a Jew. The time is probably a moot point. Scripture says man shall think to change times and laws, and people have. Jesus in His teachings expanded some commandments, but left others alone. Since God gave the commandments, and only He can change any, and yes Jeshua - Jesus IS God, tell me - where in Scripture did God our Creator change the 4th Commandments that Jesus himself kept, as did the disciples after Christ's ascension.