SEE THE HOLY LANDS WITH DANIEL RONA

HIDDEN LDS/JEWISH INSIGHTS #16
DOCTRINE & COVENANTS Gospel Doctrine Supplement by Daniel Rona
Weekly E-mail Reminder

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(1.) Sabbath, Identifies People of Covenant:
Since Biblical times, the honoring of the Sabbath has been one of the
most important commandments the Lord has given his children and an
identifier of his covenant people.

(2.) Sabbath, a Commandment Equal to All the Rest:
The rabbis of the Talmud thought that the Sabbath is the most
important of all the laws of the Torah and that by itself it is equal
to all the rest.

(3.) Sabbath, for Animals:
Biblical laws repeatedly show concern for the well being of animals.
Man must rest on the Sabbath and may not work his animals either.

(4.) Sabbath, a Day of Joy:
The Sabbath and the festivals are particularly times of joy, and
indeed it is a positive commandment, often difficult to observe, to
be happy on them.

(5.) Sabbath, a Day of Light:
Women usher in the Sabbath each week by lighting candles and blessing
God `who sanctified us by His commandments and commanded us to kindle
the Sabbath light.

(6.) Sabbath, a Day of Ritual:
In a religious Jewish home, every Sabbath Eve begins with an old
ritual of a blessing and pouring of a little pure wine (or living
[spring] water if wine is not available).

(7.) Sabbath, a Day of Remembrance:
An age-old ceremony in fulfillment of the biblical command, `Remember
the Sabbath day to keep it holy.' (Exodus 20:8)"

(8.) Sabbath, Completion of the Creation:
On Sabbath eve, the first paragraph of Kiddush includes a phrase from
the end of the first chapter of Genesis and the passage at the
beginning of the second which describe God's completion of Creation
and His sanctification of the seventh day as a day of rest.

(9.) Sabbath, a Sweeter Day:
On the Sabbath, a special bread called hallah is used. The Hallah is
baked sweeter than regular bread because the Sabbath is a "sweeter"
day.

(10.) Sabbath, Not for Mourning:
Funerals may not take place on the Sabbath or on the Day of Atonement.

(11.) Sabbath, a Day of Blessing:
In some communities it is customary for the father to bless his
children on the Sabbath eve when he returns from the synagogue.

(12.) Sabbath, a Day of Offerings:
The collections of offerings are a part of Sabbath day activities.

(13.) Sabbath and Fasting:
It is interesting to see the similarity of young Aaronic Priesthood
bearers gathering "Fast Offerings" at the beginning of the month.

(14.) Sabbath Increases in Symbolism:
Throughout generations, the Sabbath has increased in symbolism.

(15.) Sabbath, Part of the Law of Labor:
The commandment also includes six days of labor!

(16.) Sabbath, Part of the Law of Rest:
Wherefore we labored diligently among our people, that we might
persuade them to come unto Christ, and partake of the goodness of
God, that they might enter into his rest. " (Jacob 1:7)