How do We Treat The Lord's Day?

N.T.#130 "How Do We Treat The Lord's Day?"

August 15, 2023

Matthew 12-Part 4

For the son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath Day. (verse 8)

LET IT GLOW

Previously, we noted Jesus' justifying the disciple for picking corn on the sabbath because of their hunger:

1. In this place is One greater than the temple. (verse 6)
2. God will have mercy and not sacrifice. (verse 7)
3. The Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day. (verse 8)

It was by Jesus that God made the world. It was by Him that the sabbath and the Ten Commandments were instituted. Since Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath, it is fit that the day and all the work done on that day, should be dedicated unto Him. Therefore, one can conclude that works of necessity are lawful on the Sabbath Day.

Is it necessary for me to do this on the Lord's Day, Sunday? That should be our question. If we can go shop for groceries on another day, then we should do it then. If we can fill the gas tank the day before, then we should. If we can mow the lawn on Saturday, then we should do it then, or wait and do it on Monday. That is how I sees it. Sunday should be a day of worshiping our Savior and Bible study. Right?

LET IT GROW

When the Pharisees left, then Jesus went into the synagogue, according to verse 9. 

Folks, there should not be anything more important than going to church and worshiping our Savior. (However, if the ox is in the ditch, He understands.) We shouldn't stay home to cook lunch for family instead of going to worship. Our company has had the option to go with us to worship or not. Then I fix lunch.

LET IT GO

I love You Lord Jesus. Your mercies never end.

Thank You for Your mercies and love toward us.