Title: The Commandments (Part 7) 

Subject: The Sabbath, Part 3
Summary: In this seventh installment of the Ten Commandments series, John Ritenbaugh again emphasizes the burden-relieving, liberating and redemptive aspect of the Sabbath, suggesting that the seemingly provocative healings that Jesus performed on the Sabbath stood in stark contrast to the oppressive bondage of the Pharisees' elaborate regulations.The ministry of Christ was a manifestation of the redemptive work of the Father. Some work ordinarily profane is permissible for priests in the temple in order to minister to the spiritual needs of the people. The many physical healings Christ performed served as a type of a future spiritual healing. The work required on the Sabbath is to prepare for the Kingdom of God, fellowshipping with our brethren, doing charitable works of service to those in need, and relieving their burdens.

Keywords: Acts of kindness Baptism Bondage Circumcision Day of mercy Deliverance Fast pace of life Fellowship with God Healing on the Sabbath Holy bread Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath Liberty Loosening of burdens Priestly function Priest's obligation Profaning the Sabbath Redemptive aspect of Sabbath Release from Bondage righteous judgment Sabbath activities Sabbath made for man Sabbath mode Sabbath work Works of God Works of salvation