The document provides an overview of the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat) including:
1) Shabbat is a day of rest and spiritual enrichment commemorating both God's rest on the seventh day of creation and the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
2) It involves two commandments - to remember (zachor) and observe (shamor) Shabbat. Remembering involves acknowledging God as creator and the freedom from slavery, while observing prohibits creative work and activities like building, writing, or driving.
3) A typical Shabbat involves preparing meals in advance and lighting candles shortly before sunset to welcome the Sabbath bride.
The document discusses the biblical commandment to observe the Sabbath day and keep it holy. It notes that the Sabbath commandment is the longest of the Ten Commandments and is stated both positively and negatively. While Sabbath observance is no longer binding under the new covenant, the principle of setting aside one day a week for rest and worship remains important for physical, emotional, and spiritual health. The optimal human schedule involves 6 days of work followed by 1 day of rest, as originally instituted by God.
Lesson 10 revelation seminars revelation's seal of godNick Pellicciotta
God has a special sign or seal that He places on His people, which is necessary to enter God's kingdom. This seal is the Sabbath day, the seventh day of the week, which God made holy at creation. The Sabbath contains God's name as Creator, and represents His authority. It will be kept by God's people throughout eternity. The document outlines biblical evidence for how the Sabbath is God's seal, including that it was made for mankind, Jesus and His followers kept it, and God's end-time people are described as Sabbath keepers. The motivation for obedience to God's commands, including the fourth commandment to keep the Sabbath holy, should be out of
Peter warns Christians to beware of false teachers in the church. He encourages believers to grow spiritually and reminds them that Jesus will return soon. Peter discusses the characteristics of false teachers, including that they are secretive, selfish, promote self-chosen doctrines rather than God's word, and aim to gain financially. He emphasizes that Christians should commit to increasing their knowledge of God and Jesus Christ.
American Christians have failed to protect the sacredness of Christian holidays because they were too busy with theological arguing and nitpicking about Bible verses. The sad consequencs can be viewed here.
Lesson 11 revelation seminars sunday observance and the book of revelationNick Pellicciotta
The document examines 8 passages in the New Testament that mention the first day of the week to see if they command keeping Sunday holy. It finds that none of them do. It also notes that the Sabbath is mentioned many times in Acts but without any hint of a change. While some call Sunday the Lord's Day, the Bible reserves that name for the Sabbath. Calendar changes have not made the 7th day week impossible to identify. The document concludes that there is no Biblical basis for worshipping on Sunday and that the Sabbath remains the 7th day.
El documento discute cómo la música puede afectar a los adolescentes. La música puede influir positiva o negativamente en los adolescentes dependiendo de la canción, el género y la letra. Los adolescentes a menudo buscan música como escape de sus problemas y para sentirse identificados. La música está en constante cambio y evolución, al igual que las nuevas generaciones que se educan con nuevos mensajes y temáticas cada vez más explícitas.
A formatura da 5a série A & B em 2013 é celebrada. Os professores agradecem aos alunos por fazerem parte de suas vidas. Memórias do ano de 2013 são relembradas.
The document discusses the biblical commandment to observe the Sabbath day and keep it holy. It notes that the Sabbath commandment is the longest of the Ten Commandments and is stated both positively and negatively. While Sabbath observance is no longer binding under the new covenant, the principle of setting aside one day a week for rest and worship remains important for physical, emotional, and spiritual health. The optimal human schedule involves 6 days of work followed by 1 day of rest, as originally instituted by God.
Lesson 10 revelation seminars revelation's seal of godNick Pellicciotta
God has a special sign or seal that He places on His people, which is necessary to enter God's kingdom. This seal is the Sabbath day, the seventh day of the week, which God made holy at creation. The Sabbath contains God's name as Creator, and represents His authority. It will be kept by God's people throughout eternity. The document outlines biblical evidence for how the Sabbath is God's seal, including that it was made for mankind, Jesus and His followers kept it, and God's end-time people are described as Sabbath keepers. The motivation for obedience to God's commands, including the fourth commandment to keep the Sabbath holy, should be out of
Peter warns Christians to beware of false teachers in the church. He encourages believers to grow spiritually and reminds them that Jesus will return soon. Peter discusses the characteristics of false teachers, including that they are secretive, selfish, promote self-chosen doctrines rather than God's word, and aim to gain financially. He emphasizes that Christians should commit to increasing their knowledge of God and Jesus Christ.
American Christians have failed to protect the sacredness of Christian holidays because they were too busy with theological arguing and nitpicking about Bible verses. The sad consequencs can be viewed here.
Lesson 11 revelation seminars sunday observance and the book of revelationNick Pellicciotta
The document examines 8 passages in the New Testament that mention the first day of the week to see if they command keeping Sunday holy. It finds that none of them do. It also notes that the Sabbath is mentioned many times in Acts but without any hint of a change. While some call Sunday the Lord's Day, the Bible reserves that name for the Sabbath. Calendar changes have not made the 7th day week impossible to identify. The document concludes that there is no Biblical basis for worshipping on Sunday and that the Sabbath remains the 7th day.
El documento discute cómo la música puede afectar a los adolescentes. La música puede influir positiva o negativamente en los adolescentes dependiendo de la canción, el género y la letra. Los adolescentes a menudo buscan música como escape de sus problemas y para sentirse identificados. La música está en constante cambio y evolución, al igual que las nuevas generaciones que se educan con nuevos mensajes y temáticas cada vez más explícitas.
A formatura da 5a série A & B em 2013 é celebrada. Os professores agradecem aos alunos por fazerem parte de suas vidas. Memórias do ano de 2013 são relembradas.
The document discusses the Jewish Sabbath and its observance on Saturday versus the Christian Sunday. It explains that the Jewish Sabbath commemorates God's rest after six days of creation, as described in Genesis. Key observances of the Sabbath include refraining from work, lighting candles, prayers, and festive meals. The document also discusses differences between weekly and festival Sabbaths in Judaism and how Jesus observed the Sabbath. Finally, it addresses that while Jews observe the seventh day, Saturday, as the Sabbath, Christians worship on Sunday in recognition of Christ's resurrection.
The document provides an overview of the 4th commandment from Exodus regarding keeping the Sabbath holy. It discusses how the Sabbath was intended as a day of rest, celebration and turning attention toward God after six days of work. While early Jews observed this as Saturday, early Christians began worshipping on Sunday in light of Jesus' resurrection. The document examines the biblical basis for Christians observing Sunday as the day of worship rather than Saturday.
The document is a lesson about Jesus and the Sabbath. It discusses how Jesus upheld the Sabbath commandment during his life and ministry by performing healings on the Sabbath. His healings showed that the Sabbath is meant for acts of mercy and restoration. It also notes that after Jesus died and said "It is finished," he rested in the tomb on the Sabbath, just as God rested after creation, showing the continued validity of the Sabbath. The lesson argues that Jesus did not intend to abolish the seventh-day Sabbath as some claim, but rather reinforced its importance.
This document provides an introduction to the Talmud tractate of Shabbat. It discusses the origins and foundations of the laws regarding the observance of the Sabbath in the Torah and how they were expanded upon in the Mishna and rabbinic texts. It explains how prohibitions on carrying objects and laborious acts were instituted to prevent Jews from assimilating and mingling in pagan pleasures on the Sabbath. Regulations were established defining prohibited labor and transfers, with distinctions between public and private domains. Penalties were outlined for intentional and unintentional violations. The tractate of Shabbat will focus on these laws and include ethical teachings and permitted Sabbath enjoyments.
The document discusses the biblical feasts of the Lord, including the weekly Sabbath and annual feasts such as Passover and Pentecost. It explains that God gave Moses the dates and names of the feasts and that they are prophetic, pointing to future events. The Sabbath occurs every seventh day while the annual feasts follow a lunar calendar. Jesus observed the Sabbath but taught that acts of mercy and healing were permitted.
This document provides an introduction to the Talmudic tractate of Shabbat. It summarizes that Shabbat discusses the laws and observances related to the Sabbath, including what constitutes prohibited labor. It explains the origins of these laws in the Torah and how rabbinic oral tradition expanded the prohibited acts of labor to 39 categories. The introduction also describes how the laws were strengthened over time, such as restricting movement and carrying items, to prevent assimilation with non-Jewish neighbors and encourage distinct Jewish communal identity and observance of the Sabbath.
The document discusses different perspectives on observing the Sabbath and keeping the Lord's Day holy. It describes the Sabbatarian approach of strictly observing religious activities and rest on Sundays. The Antinomian approach is discussed, which says Christians have rest in Christ and are not required to observe the Sabbath. The author shares their perspective of focusing on the Lord but allowing some flexible activities on Sundays, like visiting family.
This document provides a simplified guide for Christians to observe the Jewish Sabbath or Shabbat. It discusses preparing for and conducting a Shabbat Seder, including giving tzedakah, lighting Shabbat candles, blessing children, conducting the Friday night Kiddush ritual over wine, washing hands, blessing the bread, eating the Shabbat meal with prayers, discussing Sabbath day activities, and concluding with the Havdalah ceremony at sunset on Saturday. The purpose is to remember and honor God's creation and commandment to keep the Sabbath day holy through specific rituals and rest from work.
The document discusses the Fourth Commandment to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. It provides context that the first three commandments deal with relationships with God, while the remainder deal with relationships between people. The Fourth Commandment bridges these, as it was revolutionary in requiring a day of rest for all people, including servants, freeing them from constant labor. The basis for the commandment is that God rested on the seventh day after creating the world in six days. The Sabbath was meant to be a day of physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual renewal through rest and focusing on God, rather than secular pursuits or work.
The Meaning and Experience of Creation, Revelation, and RedemptionSandy Kress
The document discusses how sacred time in Judaism helps people experience and understand the divine blessings of creation, revelation, and redemption. It analyzes several Jewish holidays and traditions including Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot. These holidays commemorate God's creation, the revelation at Mount Sinai, and the ongoing process of redemption. They incorporate rituals and commandments that allow participants to reconnect with God and renew their faith and commitment to serving God and others.
The document discusses the seven feasts of the Lord mentioned in the Bible, with a focus on the Sabbath. It explores the historical, personal, and prophetic aspects of the Sabbath, including how it represents God's rest after creation and how Christ fulfills the spiritual reality of rest. The document also examines different views on whether the Sabbath should still be literally observed or if Sunday worship replaced it, and summarizes Jesus' arguments that he is Lord over the Sabbath.
This document provides a summary of a lesson about Jesus and the Sabbath. It discusses how Jesus viewed the Sabbath as made for humanity's benefit, not the other way around. It outlines how Jesus healed people on the Sabbath to demonstrate its purpose of bringing liberation. The document also notes that early Christians continued to observe the seventh-day Sabbath based on Old Testament teachings.
The document discusses Genesis 2:1-3 and the Sabbath. It provides biblical references showing that in Genesis, God rested on the seventh day after completing creation. The document also discusses how the Sabbath is mentioned in Exodus as being made for man, not vice versa, and how Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. Archaeological evidence shows ancient cultures had a seven day week with the seventh day as a day of rest.
1) The document discusses the Sabbath as it relates to Christianity, noting that early Christians continued observing the seventh-day Sabbath according to the Old Testament.
2) It explains that Jesus upheld the Sabbath and defended His disciples when they were accused of breaking Sabbath laws, teaching that the Sabbath was made for humanity's benefit.
3) The document analyzes stories of Jesus healing on the Sabbath, showing His view that the Sabbath should involve rest, worship, enjoyment, and healing in accordance with God's original plan.
This document provides an overview and analysis of key themes in the book of Leviticus. It discusses how Leviticus deals with ceremonial law including sacrifices and holiness. While the laws seem difficult to attain, the document argues that God, through the work of Jesus, is the one who makes people holy, not their own works. The Sabbath rest points to how salvation is a gift of God's work, not human effort. Overall, the document seeks to explain the purpose and meaning of Leviticus' laws in light of Jesus' finished work of salvation.
A verse by verse commentary on Leviticus 25 dealing with the Sabbath year when the land was not to be planted, but to have a year of rest. Then there is the year of Jubilee which is 49 years later and this fiftieth year was when all were to return to their own property..
A verse by verse commentary on Leviticus 23 dealing with the Sabbath,the Passover, the first fruits,the Feast of Weeks,the Feast of Trumpets,the Day of Atonement and the Feast of Tabernacles
The document discusses the concept of having a "Sabbath heart" which is an attitude of restfulness and attentiveness to God's presence even during busy and turbulent times. It contrasts this with a state of constant "busyness" which can kill our hearts and lead us to place false trust in our own works. The Sabbath is presented from two perspectives - as reflecting God's completion of creation and rest on the seventh day, and as a reminder of God freeing the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. True Sabbath keeping and delight comes from ceasing self-effort and trusting in God as creator and deliverer.
Throughout New Testament history, Sunday has been an important day for the Christians. Ever since Jesus arose from the grave on Sunday morning, Christians have regarded Sunday as a special day. This was in evidence even before the Bible was completed, as indicated by the Acts 20:7 account, in which it is recorded that the church in Troas gathered together on the first day of the week and Paul preached to the congregation.
This document discusses the Jewish calendar and its relationship to biblical prophecy. It notes that the Jewish calendar contains a compression that cannot be fully verified historically and appears to be off by over 200 years. The calendar system was adjusted around the time of the first Talmud to help establish acceptance of the Mishnah. The document explores interpreting Daniel's prophecy of 70 weeks as referring to 70 years rather than 490 years. It also discusses calculating biblical dates using Jubilee years of 50 years each and correlating biblical events to the Gregorian calendar based on a person becoming an adult at age 20. The overall aim seems to be re-examining the Jewish calendar system and biblical timelines and dates.
The Enchantment and Shadows_ Unveiling the Mysteries of Magic and Black Magic...Phoenix O
This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
The document discusses the Jewish Sabbath and its observance on Saturday versus the Christian Sunday. It explains that the Jewish Sabbath commemorates God's rest after six days of creation, as described in Genesis. Key observances of the Sabbath include refraining from work, lighting candles, prayers, and festive meals. The document also discusses differences between weekly and festival Sabbaths in Judaism and how Jesus observed the Sabbath. Finally, it addresses that while Jews observe the seventh day, Saturday, as the Sabbath, Christians worship on Sunday in recognition of Christ's resurrection.
The document provides an overview of the 4th commandment from Exodus regarding keeping the Sabbath holy. It discusses how the Sabbath was intended as a day of rest, celebration and turning attention toward God after six days of work. While early Jews observed this as Saturday, early Christians began worshipping on Sunday in light of Jesus' resurrection. The document examines the biblical basis for Christians observing Sunday as the day of worship rather than Saturday.
The document is a lesson about Jesus and the Sabbath. It discusses how Jesus upheld the Sabbath commandment during his life and ministry by performing healings on the Sabbath. His healings showed that the Sabbath is meant for acts of mercy and restoration. It also notes that after Jesus died and said "It is finished," he rested in the tomb on the Sabbath, just as God rested after creation, showing the continued validity of the Sabbath. The lesson argues that Jesus did not intend to abolish the seventh-day Sabbath as some claim, but rather reinforced its importance.
This document provides an introduction to the Talmud tractate of Shabbat. It discusses the origins and foundations of the laws regarding the observance of the Sabbath in the Torah and how they were expanded upon in the Mishna and rabbinic texts. It explains how prohibitions on carrying objects and laborious acts were instituted to prevent Jews from assimilating and mingling in pagan pleasures on the Sabbath. Regulations were established defining prohibited labor and transfers, with distinctions between public and private domains. Penalties were outlined for intentional and unintentional violations. The tractate of Shabbat will focus on these laws and include ethical teachings and permitted Sabbath enjoyments.
The document discusses the biblical feasts of the Lord, including the weekly Sabbath and annual feasts such as Passover and Pentecost. It explains that God gave Moses the dates and names of the feasts and that they are prophetic, pointing to future events. The Sabbath occurs every seventh day while the annual feasts follow a lunar calendar. Jesus observed the Sabbath but taught that acts of mercy and healing were permitted.
This document provides an introduction to the Talmudic tractate of Shabbat. It summarizes that Shabbat discusses the laws and observances related to the Sabbath, including what constitutes prohibited labor. It explains the origins of these laws in the Torah and how rabbinic oral tradition expanded the prohibited acts of labor to 39 categories. The introduction also describes how the laws were strengthened over time, such as restricting movement and carrying items, to prevent assimilation with non-Jewish neighbors and encourage distinct Jewish communal identity and observance of the Sabbath.
The document discusses different perspectives on observing the Sabbath and keeping the Lord's Day holy. It describes the Sabbatarian approach of strictly observing religious activities and rest on Sundays. The Antinomian approach is discussed, which says Christians have rest in Christ and are not required to observe the Sabbath. The author shares their perspective of focusing on the Lord but allowing some flexible activities on Sundays, like visiting family.
This document provides a simplified guide for Christians to observe the Jewish Sabbath or Shabbat. It discusses preparing for and conducting a Shabbat Seder, including giving tzedakah, lighting Shabbat candles, blessing children, conducting the Friday night Kiddush ritual over wine, washing hands, blessing the bread, eating the Shabbat meal with prayers, discussing Sabbath day activities, and concluding with the Havdalah ceremony at sunset on Saturday. The purpose is to remember and honor God's creation and commandment to keep the Sabbath day holy through specific rituals and rest from work.
The document discusses the Fourth Commandment to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. It provides context that the first three commandments deal with relationships with God, while the remainder deal with relationships between people. The Fourth Commandment bridges these, as it was revolutionary in requiring a day of rest for all people, including servants, freeing them from constant labor. The basis for the commandment is that God rested on the seventh day after creating the world in six days. The Sabbath was meant to be a day of physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual renewal through rest and focusing on God, rather than secular pursuits or work.
The Meaning and Experience of Creation, Revelation, and RedemptionSandy Kress
The document discusses how sacred time in Judaism helps people experience and understand the divine blessings of creation, revelation, and redemption. It analyzes several Jewish holidays and traditions including Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot. These holidays commemorate God's creation, the revelation at Mount Sinai, and the ongoing process of redemption. They incorporate rituals and commandments that allow participants to reconnect with God and renew their faith and commitment to serving God and others.
The document discusses the seven feasts of the Lord mentioned in the Bible, with a focus on the Sabbath. It explores the historical, personal, and prophetic aspects of the Sabbath, including how it represents God's rest after creation and how Christ fulfills the spiritual reality of rest. The document also examines different views on whether the Sabbath should still be literally observed or if Sunday worship replaced it, and summarizes Jesus' arguments that he is Lord over the Sabbath.
This document provides a summary of a lesson about Jesus and the Sabbath. It discusses how Jesus viewed the Sabbath as made for humanity's benefit, not the other way around. It outlines how Jesus healed people on the Sabbath to demonstrate its purpose of bringing liberation. The document also notes that early Christians continued to observe the seventh-day Sabbath based on Old Testament teachings.
The document discusses Genesis 2:1-3 and the Sabbath. It provides biblical references showing that in Genesis, God rested on the seventh day after completing creation. The document also discusses how the Sabbath is mentioned in Exodus as being made for man, not vice versa, and how Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. Archaeological evidence shows ancient cultures had a seven day week with the seventh day as a day of rest.
1) The document discusses the Sabbath as it relates to Christianity, noting that early Christians continued observing the seventh-day Sabbath according to the Old Testament.
2) It explains that Jesus upheld the Sabbath and defended His disciples when they were accused of breaking Sabbath laws, teaching that the Sabbath was made for humanity's benefit.
3) The document analyzes stories of Jesus healing on the Sabbath, showing His view that the Sabbath should involve rest, worship, enjoyment, and healing in accordance with God's original plan.
This document provides an overview and analysis of key themes in the book of Leviticus. It discusses how Leviticus deals with ceremonial law including sacrifices and holiness. While the laws seem difficult to attain, the document argues that God, through the work of Jesus, is the one who makes people holy, not their own works. The Sabbath rest points to how salvation is a gift of God's work, not human effort. Overall, the document seeks to explain the purpose and meaning of Leviticus' laws in light of Jesus' finished work of salvation.
A verse by verse commentary on Leviticus 25 dealing with the Sabbath year when the land was not to be planted, but to have a year of rest. Then there is the year of Jubilee which is 49 years later and this fiftieth year was when all were to return to their own property..
A verse by verse commentary on Leviticus 23 dealing with the Sabbath,the Passover, the first fruits,the Feast of Weeks,the Feast of Trumpets,the Day of Atonement and the Feast of Tabernacles
The document discusses the concept of having a "Sabbath heart" which is an attitude of restfulness and attentiveness to God's presence even during busy and turbulent times. It contrasts this with a state of constant "busyness" which can kill our hearts and lead us to place false trust in our own works. The Sabbath is presented from two perspectives - as reflecting God's completion of creation and rest on the seventh day, and as a reminder of God freeing the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. True Sabbath keeping and delight comes from ceasing self-effort and trusting in God as creator and deliverer.
Throughout New Testament history, Sunday has been an important day for the Christians. Ever since Jesus arose from the grave on Sunday morning, Christians have regarded Sunday as a special day. This was in evidence even before the Bible was completed, as indicated by the Acts 20:7 account, in which it is recorded that the church in Troas gathered together on the first day of the week and Paul preached to the congregation.
This document discusses the Jewish calendar and its relationship to biblical prophecy. It notes that the Jewish calendar contains a compression that cannot be fully verified historically and appears to be off by over 200 years. The calendar system was adjusted around the time of the first Talmud to help establish acceptance of the Mishnah. The document explores interpreting Daniel's prophecy of 70 weeks as referring to 70 years rather than 490 years. It also discusses calculating biblical dates using Jubilee years of 50 years each and correlating biblical events to the Gregorian calendar based on a person becoming an adult at age 20. The overall aim seems to be re-examining the Jewish calendar system and biblical timelines and dates.
Similar to New microsoft office word document (20)
The Enchantment and Shadows_ Unveiling the Mysteries of Magic and Black Magic...Phoenix O
This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
Sanatan Vastu | Experience Great Living | Vastu ExpertSanatan Vastu
Santan Vastu Provides Vedic astrology courses & Vastu remedies, If you are searching Vastu for home, Vastu for kitchen, Vastu for house, Vastu for Office & Factory. Best Vastu in Bahadurgarh. Best Vastu in Delhi NCR
A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
My other free eBooks can be obtained from the following Links:
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/presentations
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/documents
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
The forces involved in this witchcraft spell will re-establish the loving bond between you and help to build a strong, loving relationship from which to start anew. Despite any previous hardships or problems, the spell work will re-establish the strong bonds of friendship and love upon which the marriage and relationship originated. Have faith, these stop divorce and stop separation spells are extremely powerful and will reconnect you and your partner in a strong and harmonious relationship.
My ritual will not only stop separation and divorce, but rebuild a strong bond between you and your partner that is based on truth, honesty, and unconditional love. For an even stronger effect, you may want to consider using the Eternal Love Bond spell to ensure your relationship and love will last through all tests of time. If you have not yet determined if your partner is considering separation or divorce, but are aware of rifts in the relationship, try the Love Spells to remove problems in a relationship or marriage. Keep in mind that all my love spells are 100% customized and that you'll only need 1 spell to address all problems/wishes.
Save your marriage from divorce & make your relationship stronger using anti divorce spells to make him or her fall back in love with you. End your marriage if you are no longer in love with your husband or wife. Permanently end your marriage using divorce spells that work fast. Protect your marriage from divorce using love spells to boost commitment, love & bind your hearts together for a stronger marriage that will last. Get your ex lover who has remarried using divorce spells to break up a couple & make your ex lost lover come back to you permanently.
Visit https://www.profbalaj.com/love-spells-loves-spells-that-work/
Call/WhatsApp +27836633417 for more info.
The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
1. Prev | Table of Contents | Next
Nature of Shabbat | To Remember | To Observe | A Typical Shabbat | Recipe for Cholent
Shabbat
Level: Basic
The Nature of Shabbat
The Sabbath (or Shabbat, as it is called in Hebrew) is one of the best known
and least understood of all Jewish observances. People who do not observe
Shabbat think of it as a day filled with stifling restrictions, or as a day of
prayer like the Christian Sunday. But to those who observe Shabbat, it is a
precious gift from God, a day of great joy eagerly awaited throughout the
week, a time when we can set aside all of our weekday concerns and devote ourselves to higher
pursuits. In Jewish literature, poetry, and music, Shabbat is described as a bride or queen, as in
the popular Shabbat hymn Lecha Dodi Likrat Kallah (come, my beloved, to meet the [Sabbath]
bride). It is said "more than Israel has kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept Israel".
Shabbat is the most important ritual observance in Judaism. It is the only ritual observance
instituted in the Ten Commandments. It is also the most important special day, even more
important than Yom Kippur. This is suggested by the fact that more aliyoth (opportunities for
congregants to be called up to the Torah) are given on Shabbat than on any other day.
Shabbat is primarily a day of rest and spiritual enrichment. The word "Shabbat" comes from the
root Shin-Bet-Tav, meaning to cease, to end, or to rest.
Shabbat is not specifically a day of prayer. Although we do pray on Shabbat, and spend a
substantial amount of time in synagogue praying, prayer is not what distinguishes Shabbat from
the rest of the week. Observant Jews pray every day, three times a day. See Jewish Liturgy. To
say that Shabbat is a day of prayer is no more accurate than to say that Shabbat is a day of
feasting: we eat every day, but on Shabbat, we eat more elaborately and in a more leisurely
fashion. The same can be said of prayer on Shabbat.
In the modern West, the five-day work-week is so common that it is forgotten what a radical
concept a day of rest was in ancient times. The weekly day of rest has no parallel in any other
ancient civilization. In ancient times, leisure was for the wealthy and the ruling classes only,
never for the serving or laboring classes. In addition, the very idea of rest each week was
unimaginable. The Greeks thought Jews were lazy because they insisted on having a "holiday"
every seventh day.
2. Shabbat involves two interrelated commandments: to remember (zachor) the Sabbath, and to
observe (shamor) the Sabbath.
Zachor: To Remember
We are commanded to remember Shabbat; but remembering means much more than merely not
forgetting to observe Shabbat. It also means to remember the significance of Shabbat, both as a
commemoration of creation and as a commemoration of our freedom from slavery in Egypt.
In Exodus 20,10, after the Fourth Commandment is first instituted, God explains, "because for
six days, the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, and on the
seventh day, he rested; therefore, the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and sanctified it". By
resting on the seventh day and sanctifying it, we remember and acknowledge that God is the
creator of heaven and earth and all living things. We also emulate the divine example, by
refraining from work on the seventh day, as God did. If God's work can be set aside for a day of
rest, how can we believe that our own work is too important to set aside temporarily?
In Deuteronomy 5,14, when Moses reiterates the Ten Commandments, he notes the second thing
that we must remember on Shabbat: "remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and
the LORD, your God brought you forth from there with a mighty hand and with an outstretched
arm; therefore the LORD your God commanded you to observe the Sabbath day".
What does the Exodus have to do with resting on the seventh day? It is all about freedom. As
said before, in ancient times, leisure was confined to certain classes; slaves did not get days off.
Thus, by resting on the Sabbath, we are reminded that we are free. But in a more general sense,
Shabbat frees us from our weekday concerns, from our deadlines and schedules and
commitments. During the week, we are slaves to our jobs, to our creditors, to our need to provide
for ourselves; on Shabbat, we are freed from these concerns, much as our ancestors were freed
from slavery in Egypt.
We remember these two meanings of Shabbat when we recite kiddush (the prayer over wine
sanctifying the Sabbath or a holiday). Friday night kiddush refers to Shabbat as both zikkaron
l'ma'aseh bereishit (a memorial of the work in the beginning) and zeicher litzi'at mitzrayim (a
remembrance of the exodus from Egypt).
Shamor: To Observe
Of course, no discussion of Shabbat would be complete without a discussion of the work that is
forbidden on Shabbat. This is another aspect of Shabbat that is grossly misunderstood by people
who do not observe it.
Most English speakers see the word "work" and think of it in the English sense of the word:
physical labor and effort, or employment. Under this definition, lighting a match would be
permitted, because it does not require effort, but a waiter would not be permitted to serve food on
Shabbat, because that is his employment. Jewish law prohibits the former and permits the latter.
Many English speakers therefore conclude that Jewish law does not make any sense.
3. The problem lies not in Jewish law, but in the definition that English speakers are using. The
Torah does not prohibit "work" in the 20th century English sense of the word. The Torah
prohibits "melachah" (Mem-Lamed-Alef-Kaf-Heh), which is usually translated as "work", but
does not mean precisely the same thing as the English word. Before you can begin to understand
the Shabbat restrictions, you must understand the word "melachah".
Melachah generally refers to the kind of work that is creative, or that exercises control or
dominion over your environment. The quintessential example of melachah is the work of
creating the universe, which God ceased from doing on the seventh day. Note that God's work
did not require a great physical effort: he spoke, and it was done.
The word melachah is rarely used in scripture outside of the context of Shabbat and holiday
restrictions. The only other repeated use of the word is in the discussion of the building of the
sanctuary and its vessels in the wilderness (Exodus Chapters 31 and 35-38). Notably, the Shabbat
restrictions are reiterated during this discussion (Exodus 31,14-15 and 35,2), thus we can infer
that the work of creating the sanctuary had to be stopped for Shabbat. From this, the rabbis
concluded that the work prohibited on the Sabbath is the same as the work of making the
sanctuary. They found 39 categories of forbidden acts, all of which are types of work that were
needed to build the sanctuary:
1. Plowing
2. Sowing
3. Reaping
4. Binding sheaves
5. Threshing
6. Winnowing
7. Selecting
8. Grinding
9. Sifting
10. Kneading
11. Baking
12. Shearing (of wool)
13. Washing (of wool)
14. Separating fibers (of wool)
15. Dyeing
16. Spinning
17. Making loops
18. Setting up a loom
19. Weaving threads
20. Separating threads
21. Tying
22. Untying
23. Sewing
24. Tearing
25. Building
26. Tearing down a building
4. 27. Hitting with a hammer
28. Trapping
29. Slaughtering
30. Skinning
31. Tanning a hide
32. Scraping a hide
33. Cutting up a hide
34. Writing
35. Erasing
36. Drawing lines
37. Kindling a fire
38. Extinguishing a fire
39. Taking an object from the private domain to the public domain, taking an object from the
public domain to the private domain, or transporting an object in the public domain.
All of these tasks are prohibited, as well as any task that operates by the same principle or has the
same purpose. In addition, the rabbis have prohibited moving any implement that is mainly used
for one of the above purposes (for example, you may not move a hammer or a pencil aside from
exceptional circumstances), buying and selling, and other weekday tasks that would interfere
with the spirit of Shabbat.
The issue of the use of an automobile on Shabbat, so often argued by non-observant Jews, is not
really an issue at all for observant Jews. The automobile is powered by an internal combustion
engine, which operates by burning gasoline and oil, a clear violation of the Torah prohibition
against kindling a fire. In addition, the movement of the car would constitute transporting an
object in the public domain, another violation of a Torah prohibition, and in all likelihood the car
would be used to travel a distance greater than that permitted by rabbinical prohibitions. For all
these reasons, and many more, the use of an automobile on Shabbat is clearly not permitted.
As with almost all of the commandments, all of these Shabbat restrictions can be violated if
necessary to save a life.
A Typical Shabbat
At about 2PM or 3PM on Friday afternoon, observant Jews leave the office to begin Shabbat
preparations. The mood is much like preparing for the arrival of a special, beloved guest: the
house is cleaned, the family bathes and dresses up, the best dishes and tableware are set, a festive
meal is prepared. In addition, everything that is not done during Shabbat is set up in advance:
lights and appliances are set (or timers placed on them), the light bulb in refrigerator is removed,
so it will not turn on when one opens it, and preparations for all the remaining Shabbat meals are
made.
The Sabbath, like all Jewish days, begins at sunset, because in the story of creation in Genesis
Chapter 1, you will notice that it says at the end of the first paragraph, "And there was evening,
and there was morning, one day". From this, we infer that a day begins with evening, that is,
sunset. Shabbat candles are lit after a blessing is recited several minutes before sunset. Two
5. candles are generally lit, representing the two commandments zachor and shamor; but one is
enough, and some light seven or more.
The family then attends a brief evening service (45 minutes - that is brief by Jewish standards see Jewish Liturgy).
After that service, the family comes home for a leisurely, festive dinner. Before dinner, the man
of the house recites Kiddush, a prayer over wine sanctifying the Sabbath. The usual prayer for
eating bread is recited over two loaves of challah, a sweet, eggy bread shaped in a braid. The
family then eats dinner. Although there are no specific requirements or customs regarding what
to eat, meals are generally stewed or slow cooked items, because of the prohibition against
cooking during the Sabbath. (Things that are mostly cooked before Shabbat and then reheated or
kept warm are OK).
After dinner, the birkat ha-mazon (grace after meals) is recited. Although this is done every day,
on the Sabbath, it is done in a leisurely manner with many upbeat tunes.
By the time all of this is completed, it may be 9PM or later. The family has an hour or two to talk
or study Torah, and then go to sleep.
The next morning Shabbat services begin around 9AM and continue until about noon. After
services, the family says kiddush again and has another leisurely, festive meal. A typical
afternoon meal is cholent, a very slowly cooked stew. A recipe is below. By the time birkat hamazon is done, it is about 2PM. The family studies Torah for a while, talks, takes an afternoon
walk, plays some checkers, or engages in other leisure activities. A short afternoon nap is not
uncommon. It is required to have a third meal before the Sabbath is over. This is usually a light
meal in the late afternoon.
Shabbat ends at nightfall, when three stars are visible, approximately 40 minutes after sunset. At
the conclusion of Shabbat, the family performs a concluding ritual called Havdalah (separation,
division). Blessings are recited over wine, spices, and candles. Then a blessing is recited
regarding the division between the sacred and the secular, between the Sabbath and the working
days, etc.
As you can see, Shabbat is a very full day when it is properly observed, and very relaxing. You
really do not miss being unable to turn on the TV, drive a car, or go shopping.
Recipe for Cholent
Cholent is a traditional Shabbat dish, because it is designed to be cooked very slowly. It can be
started before the Sabbath and is ready to eat for lunch the next day. The name "cholent"
supposedly comes from the French words "chaud lent" meaning hot slow. If French seems like a
strange source for the name of a traditional Jewish dish, keep in mind that the ancestors of the
Ashkenazic Jews traveled from Israel to Germany and Russia by way of France.
2 pounds fatty meat (you can use stewing beef, but brisket is more common)
6. 2 cups dry beans (navy beans, great northern beans, pintos, limas are typical choices).
1 cup barley
6 medium potatoes
2 medium onions
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons oil
garlic, pepper, and paprika to taste
water to cover
Soak the beans and barley until they are thoroughly softened. Sprinkle the flour and spices on the
meat and brown it lightly in the oil. Cut up the potatoes into large chunks. Slice the onions. Put
everything into a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil on the stove top, then put in
the oven at 250 degrees before Shabbat begins. Check it in the morning, to make sure there is
enough water to keep it from burning but not enough to make it soggy. Other than that, leave it
alone. By lunch time Shabbat afternoon, it is ready to eat.
This also works very well in a crock pot on the low setting, but be careful not to put in too much
water!
Prev | Table of Contents | Next
Got a question or comment? Write Us!