In this sermon we explore how the Old Testament Sabbath—rooted in God’s creation rest and Israel’s redemption from Egypt—serves as a shadow pointing to its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the true Lord of the Sabbath. While the Sabbath has passed away in the new covenant, its principles endure in the Lord’s day, the day commemorating Christ’s resurrection and finished work. This divinely appointed day calls us to cease from weekly labors, gather for worship, feed our souls through the word, prayer, singing, and fellowship, and rest in the grace and salvation Christ has secured for us—not as a burden of rules, but as a joyful blessing that refreshes our spirits and directs us to celebrate in Christ.
For more details on the Sabbath and Lord’s day, see https://www.fairviewbaptistchurch.ca/sermons/sabbath-and-lords-day/