What the Bible says about Right Use of the Sabbath
(From Forerunner Commentary)

John 5:5-10 This was a case of chronic illness. This was not a healing that needed to be done immediately—Jesus could have waited until the Sabbath was over. It would not have made any difference at all to this man if he was blind or crippled for another day or a few more hours. However, Jesus did not wait because He wanted to teach us a right and proper use of the Sabbath. It is a time to relieve burdens, to heal, to make life a bit easier for others. John W. Ritenbaugh The Fourth Commandment (Part 3) Related Topics: Liberating Intent of Sabbath | Relieving Burdens | Sabbath | Sabbath as a Time to Relieve Burdens | Sabbath, Liberating Intent of

 

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