I keep the Sabbath by lightning a candle and spending the entire day studying God's word. I read my bible, pray and watch youtube videos only about God or the bible to learn as much as I can on this day. I can say that the day doesn't come around fast enough and goes by very quickly. I adore the time I spend in rest communing with God and He has blessed me with personal knowledge of himself many, many times as fruits of my practice.
I think I'm too lazy or have too short an attention span for that. I used to keep Sundays for lack of knowledge and didn't see much success with addiction until I made it a point to rest intentionally those days or to at least not waste the time. I keep a Sabbath which is in tune with the lunar cycles like the original scripture shows, and the new moon day is also important.
David, I’ve often wondered throughout my Christian walk why most all churches today do not keep the Sabbath. The 10 commandments are very clear and simple. Thank you for providing a clear explanation backed with scripture supporting Saturday as the Sabbath.
Thank you Pastor David for this video. Because of this I am thinking of changing career or build a business because majority of the companies don't observe the Sabbath. Praying that our church revive the Hebraic roots of the Christianity.
Thank you so much. It’s only me, home bound and my family are way over the hill, transgender, gay, and when I bring up the Lord, don’t want to go there! So bless you David
Ty, very nice, I am a Filipino, we observed the Sabath, 10 commandments and the feasts, feast of the pass over, Pentecost and feast of tabernacle (sukkot) we are doing this for almost 30 years. We will celebrate the feast of tabernacle next week for one week, member of congregation will come from different part of the country to celebrate, in behalf of the congratulations I am inviting you to conduct lecture so that members of the congregation will be educated and do the right thing towards salvation, ty and GOD BLESS
Thank you David for a massive blessing with this video I am coming to terms with the hebraic roots of the christian faith and this video is a massive help. Shalom from Western Sydney, Australia
One thing I so appreciate about you & others you are associated with at FIT is that you take the time to clearly explain the traditions, feasts, festivals, & where & why things are done the way they are done. (I must be related to Paul after that long sentence! 😄) I look forward listening & relistening to your teaching.
@@lyssalouise2705 Well, No. Our bodies are the temple of Yah. When the priests were in the temple they would prepare the tabernacle for the Sabbath. Just like with sports. We prepare our bodies for physical health so that we can enjoy our Shabbat.
This is glorious and true. I'm a biblical traditionalist and observe all God's holy days. This week is our Feast of Tabernacle. Thank you for enlightening people about God's Sabbath.
Excelente, muy bien. Thank you David for this simple explanation. Our kids and grandkids are always asking what's ok and not or tradition and not. I will send this to them all. Well done.
Watching this again, good video. On a rabbit trail, don't let the antinomian R. L. Solberg shame you away from embracing the term Hebrew roots teacher. I recommend your videos to all that have a love of the Truth.
Shalom! I just found your ministry which I am enjoying. I want to ask why do you keep the seventh day of the week Shabbath on the Gregorian calendar of Friday to Saturday when it has nothing to do with the new moon? Shouldn’t we acknowledge the the new month as the beginning of the counting to the seventh day instead of using the solar calendar? The new moon by Scripture is important to Almighty Most High since it is He that mentions it as one of the times when All flesh will come to worship Him and the other time that His Temple door will be open for His worship. Traditions were rebuked by Messiah shouldn’t we also?🤗
The "lunar Sabbath" is unbiblical. The seventh-day Sabbath is not dependent upon the moon. See the FAQ portion in my book, "Remember the Sabbath," for an explanation as to why the Sabbath is on the seventh day of the week (Friday sundown to Saturday sundown). I also explicitly address the "lunar Sabbath." Also see my short video "When does the Sabbath begin." Blessings!
Very good video brother! I agree there are many traditions that are very lovely, of course I would say it depends on our circumstances, I do dedicate it to rest as well and as I have no community near me I usually end up watching a live stream on Facebook. Shalom!
@@allsevenspirits I wish dear brother, unfortunately I live in Mexico, in the deep south, but I'm happy to see many brethren in the walk, at least in the distance, Blessings and Shalom brother!
@ david wilber I'm surrounded by Sunday worshippers and celebrate sabbath days and other convocations solo. For the past 3 years I have tried teaching the church the absoluteness and holiness of the Saturday sabbath but even when I answer all their questions and they fail to answer mine. They never repent and discard the old leaven of sin. I did all this while keeping the sabbath and going to church on Sunday to reason with them. In the end, left and never looked back even when some " things" were said about what I am doing as me being under a curse. This journey of mine, to observe the holy days of our God is a solo one. My question is how do celebrate all of them when no one is with me? There are no messianic places near me.
I am inviting you here in Philippines I belong to a congregation who celebrate Sabath for almost 30 years, we are scattered all over Philippines. The congregation don't have a name because we believe thar name cannot save soul but to the observance of the law and teaching of chrisst, most of the members are indigenous people who are marginalized who needs help and education
I only recently realized through the teaching of the Holy Spirit that I had been taught wrong all of my life. Christianity and Sundays. I have slowly been reading everything I can find concerning the festivals, sabbath and other customs. Thank you for this video. It is a huge help in knowing what I can and can't do. Shalom from Georgia, USA.
Thanks to you brother David for this teaching is enlightening. Im just wondering if I can find verses that can be read at ending of the Sabbath? Thanks praise be to Yah...
Great video! The blessing and and I believe the rational you gave for Sabbath candles are not the traditional ones, but adapted Messianic versions. My understanding is that the candles are to ensure a joyous room and lighting the flame after sundown would be a Sabbath desecration. This is why Sabbath candles should never ever be lit after sunset if you forgot to light them early. I've only heard the "light of the world" explanation from Messianic adaptations. The blessing traditionally states that God has commanded the lighting of the Sabbath candles (which is not one Messianics tend to be fond of). Otherwise, I like your video!
How do you Take Messiahs words at Matthew 6:7 “And when you pray, do not use vain “repetitions” as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 ¶ “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. 9 “In this manner, therefore, pray: I always related this to The rosary however Sabbath prayers are also repetitive? Help me to understand this
@@DavidWilberBlog I tried that fellowship finder and i dont know if it's my phone or the site, I have trouble accessing that site. But that sounds like a great idea, David, to find a group of bros and sisters to fellowship with on the Sabbath.
Exodus 35:3 You shall not kindle a fire in any of your dwellings on the Sabbath day. This is confusing....the prohibition is above is so clear, but at point 6 you're saying we should light candles. How do you reconcile the two?
Most people do their candle lighting before Shabbat starts in the evening. In any case, I go into greater detail about the meaning of Exodus 35:3 in the FAQ section of my book "Remember the Sabbath."
HMM. I really need to counsel with the holy spirit on on this, I visit with relative out of covenant on sabbath , and they spend money for the time at a location , I spend time with them at the event just sitting and visiting with them. I don't participate in the activity. Am I sinning?
What about using public utilities that require the work of others? Buying water, sewer, electricity, gas, using public roads, medical, emergency services .......What time do you observe sabbath when there is no sundown? Where are these prayers and things you can do in the Bible?
Sometimes you cannot help that we live in "Babylon" and there may be times that an impossible choice seems to be in front of us. I don't know your specific situation, but I have had to deal with this. You can plan better and not take classes that will be on the regular Sabbath. In the case of a non-regular sabbath (i.e., Passover), you can ask to be excused from class that day. You can try to find other options. Sometimes, you just have to choose to miss out on things. I chose to miss out on a biblical language conference because it was on Sabbath and people would be working the event. There might not always be another option, but there usually is, even if it is hard.
What I do not agree with is the traditions as handed down by the Jews. Those traditions are NOT written in the scriptures. So do not teach these traditions as part of the command to keep the Shabbat. Just ignore those traditions .In other words, just stick to what is written. I have enjoyed the rest of the teaching.
Hi Eleazar. I am very clear in the video that observing traditions is not required to keep the command. Traditions can just be helpful ways to facilitate a focus on God and in sanctifying the day, which is the point. We all have traditions. Nobody believes they are “part of the command to keep the Shabbat.” But sometimes they can be helpful in sanctifying the day. Hope that helps!
ALL traditions, even extra Biblical, cannot be 'bad.' IF it was a tradition to clean yourself (bathe) before going into the ritual immersion bath, I would welcome that "tradition." It would mean everyone had at least washed the dirt & grime from their bodies & I didn't have to worry about dunking under with cow dung!
@@DavidWilberBlog I understood that you referred to those items as traditions, but it may have been a good idea to draw a clearer dividing line between commandment and tradition. Great video though!
@@DavidWilberBlog I thought you did a great job and I also thought you were clear that the Jewish traditions were just that and that they were a means to assist in focusing on the day. I think it was great how you showed it. 👍
Colossians 2 16¶Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: 17Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
Great passage that backs up the continued validity of the Sabbath! Paul is warning his readers not to let Cynic philosophers judge them for their eating and drinking during the Sabbath, festivals, and new moons-celebrations that foreshadow the glorious age to come. See Brian Louis Allen, “Removing an Arrow from the Supersessionist Quiver: A Post-Supersessionist Reading of Colossians 2:16-17,” JSPHL 8 (2018): 127-146.
@@brandonablack Dear brother, The devil has blinded many throughout the generations into believing that wine back then was only fermented. The fruit of the wine is non fermented ( pure grape juice) Please do your own research. Grace be with you.
exactly how do we know what day is what,days and months were changed after the flood,are these traditions in the Torah or traditions of men legitimate questions thanks aren't all the days of the week as we know them are from pagan origins
Good question. There are differing opinions on this. I would say that you should not go to a gym where others would be working on the sabbath, but going for a jog or doing other exercise for fun would probably be okay. Again, there are different opinions. My wife and daughter often ride our horses on Sabbath, which is against orthodox Jewish custom, but the horses really enjoy going out for a ride. It's not the same as "working" the horses in the riding ring. If you feel convicted about it, then I would recommend that you not do it.
Question - Servants/slaves are different to contractors who we can't control. Going to a restaurant in my opinion is ok because they are not our employees. We have no control over their work choices Nehemiah is about the town/city of Israel. Of course you would not buy and sell in Israel. Israel is no more. So buying of selling in a "gentile" town that doesn't respect the sabbath is a different situation. I think context here is needed a little. My thoughts.. Jewish traditions are ok but I would be very careful entertaining this as it can lead to religious pride and sin. I have seen this a lot in messy antic communities.... Thanks for your video. Shalom.
Good intentions... But a lot of that isn't actually scripturally based. For example, there is no such prescription for specific prayers to be recited at specific times and events. It was rabbis that commanded people to light candles on the Sabbath to assert their authority over scripture. The Bible makes no such command. Prayers aren't magical incantations. It's communicating with the creator of the universe... So don't recite some boring poem out of habit... Talk to him. Also, the concept of days starting at Erev rather than baqar...
Hi Rose. Others have done videos on this verse. To be up front, there is disagreement of interpretation here, but the way many understand this is that it refers to the fires used to work. If it really was inclusive of all fire, then that would leave people to freeze in cold weather. The actual phrase is "burn a fire," and the other references where there is similar wording does not fit any context related to this verse. I personally leave each to his convictions about how to interpret this verse, but it seems like the fire here is to be connected to work.
@@brandonablack I was thinking the same thing. Like, actually doing the work (LABOR) of kindling a fire and keeping it going by gathering more firewood. Which makes perfect sense during the days of Moses.
It's amusing that Christians debate over days, months, years and foods but never over adultery, murder, stealing, hating, fornication, drunkeness etc. Jesus did though said that these sorts of things defines a person. In Romans 14 Paul speaks about foods and days. He ain't speaking about fasting days, the sabbath day or any other holy day. But he wrote about DAYS. That's for certain. He wrote against the Galatians for their keeping regarding man made days but gave his approval to the Romans for their keeping of days. What special days did some of the Romans who've become Christians kept? In fact there was aslo Christians in Rome who didn't keep those essential days others kept and who've esteemed every day alike. And Paul said that these parties shouldn't judge each other regarding these days. So was it their own traditional days some kept? Then Paul would have been unfair, because he was against the Galatians for their keeping of man made days. Or was it God's holy days the Romans kept or was it really about fasting? We DON'T know but, what we clearly know is the fact that he wrote about DAYS. If we are still to observe Torah strictly, every day for someone can't be the same, as mentioned in Romans. In Colossians Paul never stated that, murder, fornication, adultery, hate, stealing etc, is a shadow of the things to come, but he stated that the Sabbath Days or (Resting Days) is a shadow of the things to come and that Christ is the Substance. He places the Sabbath Days or(Resting Days) under a shadow, stating that Jesus is the Reality. So if Paul forbid the Romans to not judge each other concerning days, why do we? And does it actually make sense if someone speaks to another persons' shadow rather than to the person substance? I'm not making a point saying that it's silly to observe these days, but I'm trying come to a conclusion, is it necessary to.
So you're not with 119 ministries anymore? You're the second one that I seen that seems to have their own thing now Torah Life etc what's going on with that?
@@DavidWilberBlogtoday is the 23rd of October we had a high Sabbath and a weekly Sabbath which is today during Sukkot a lot of people are saying that I'm a month ahead and some other people are saying that no it's in October "Parable of the vineyard" "Couch inthefight" New2Torah The first day of feast of Tabernacles Sukkot we do no work no "customary" work and on Shabbat today we do no work, the 24th to the 27th can we do work?
@@chris2vallen729 The first and eighth day of Sukkot are sabbaths. The orthodox Jewish calendar is "standardized" and some choose to follow the "Abib Barley" method which may cause the year to begin a month before or after the traditional year. That is why you see some differences.
@David Wilber - My definition of DAY is when their is daylight. I am not saying that DAY is defined by a 24 hour period of time. There is no mention of remembering the Sabbath evening or Sabbath night in the 4th commandment.
@@DeborahE7 I understand, but your narrow definition of "day" is not the complete biblical definition. You are insisting on the narrow definition when the Bible also defines "day" as including the night portion. Consider Mark 14:30-Yeshua includes the night as part of the "day." Leviticus 23:27-32 teaches that the "day" of atonement begins and ends at sundown, thus including the night portion in the definition of the day. Also consider Leviticus 15:19. This command literally doesn't make sense within your paradigm. If a day only includes the light portion, then if a woman gets her period at night, within your paradigm, she could still have relations prior to the next "day" (light) beginning. Then, after the "day" (light) ends at evening, she can again have relations until the next "day" (light). Obviously those seven days would include the night portions. We need to consider ALL the biblical data, not just pluck a verse out of context and force a narrow definition onto everything. Hope that helps!
I'm just agreeing with the Bible, which explicitly and repeatedly refers to wine/beer as a blessing. Good things can be abused. That fact does not mean that what God calls a good thing is now a bad thing in itself. Here's my video on the topic of alcohol, FWIW: th-cam.com/video/VRAbiKoaXZk/w-d-xo.html
@@DavidWilberBlog I just watched it. Thank you for the clarification about the prohibition of abuse. There are however more problems with alcohol than just abuse, so I can not in good conscience take a drink based on your video. I put a comment over there on 119's video since this comment section should remain dedicated to the topic of the video.
Yes, remember to whom God was talking to? it was to the Israelites that came out of bondage from Egypt. Not you or me. The sabbath is a sign of the mosaic covenant made by God at Mt. Horeb with the nation of Israel to set them apart from the pagan nations especially the uncircumcision like you and me (Ephesians 2:11-12). Mat5:17-19 Jesus fulfilled all the Law of Moses including the Sabbath thus it is now done away. Christians are not commanded in the new covenant to keep the Sabbath. We are living under grace and not under the law. Apostle Paul said twice you will be cursed if you teach another gospel.
If you read your Bible carefully, you will see that keeping Sabbath was a practice before they even reached Horeb (Ex 16). also, it was instituted immediately following creation, so Adam kept it.
Strong #4137 - plērōsai is the Greek word for fulfill. If you do a word study it means to do or complete. Right before he says he has not come to abolish the Law. Whenever Scripture talks about being under the law, it means under condemnation for breaking it. This is where faith leads to righteousness because Jesus took the punishment of sin or breaking the Law for us. Paul says the Law allows us to see our sin in Romans 7:9. We are no longer under the condemnation of the law. By no means is the law sinful ... We should delight in the Law of God, which provides the moral basis for our condemnation pointing us to our Savior. If we are to no longer sin, then the Law is our guide on how to live a life avoiding sin. This does not mean our works save us, but that our Faith = Salvation + Works. Hope this helps brother in Christ.
I keep the Sabbath by lightning a candle and spending the entire day studying God's word. I read my bible, pray and watch youtube videos only about God or the bible to learn as much as I can on this day. I can say that the day doesn't come around fast enough and goes by very quickly. I adore the time I spend in rest communing with God and He has blessed me with personal knowledge of himself many, many times as fruits of my practice.
I think I'm too lazy or have too short an attention span for that. I used to keep Sundays for lack of knowledge and didn't see much success with addiction until I made it a point to rest intentionally those days or to at least not waste the time. I keep a Sabbath which is in tune with the lunar cycles like the original scripture shows, and the new moon day is also important.
David, I’ve often wondered throughout my Christian walk why most all churches today do not keep the Sabbath. The 10 commandments are very clear and simple.
Thank you for providing a clear explanation backed with scripture supporting Saturday as the Sabbath.
Thank you Pastor David for this video. Because of this I am thinking of changing career or build a business because majority of the companies don't observe the Sabbath. Praying that our church revive the Hebraic roots of the Christianity.
Thank you so much. It’s only me, home bound and my family are way over the hill, transgender, gay, and when I bring up the Lord, don’t want to go there! So bless you David
I'm also alone.
Ah, I am so sorry to hear that. God bless you Daisi.
Ty, very nice, I am a Filipino, we observed the Sabath, 10 commandments and the feasts, feast of the pass over, Pentecost and feast of tabernacle (sukkot) we are doing this for almost 30 years. We will celebrate the feast of tabernacle next week for one week, member of congregation will come from different part of the country to celebrate, in behalf of the congratulations I am inviting you to conduct lecture so that members of the congregation will be educated and do the right thing towards salvation, ty and GOD BLESS
I recently moved to the Philippines. Where are you located?
Thank you! Been looking for videos like this!
Thank you.
Thank you David for a massive blessing with this video
I am coming to terms with the hebraic roots of the christian faith and this video is a massive help.
Shalom from Western Sydney, Australia
One thing I so appreciate about you & others you are associated with at FIT is that you take the time to clearly explain the traditions, feasts, festivals, & where & why things are done the way they are done. (I must be related to Paul after that long sentence! 😄) I look forward listening & relistening to your teaching.
Are we allowed to play sports on the Sabbath?
@@lyssalouise2705 Well, No. Our bodies are the temple of Yah. When the priests were in the temple they would prepare the tabernacle for the Sabbath. Just like with sports. We prepare our bodies for physical health so that we can enjoy our Shabbat.
He has a book about this on Amazon too it's really nice reference to have on hand about them as well👍
Good stuff David
❤ Great Teaching
This is glorious and true. I'm a biblical traditionalist and observe all God's holy days. This week is our Feast of Tabernacle. Thank you for enlightening people about God's Sabbath.
Thank u for ur beautiful teaching
I really, really appreciate this, thank you.
Thanks for creating and sharing this video - Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech HaOlam
Excelente, muy bien. Thank you David for this simple explanation. Our kids and grandkids are always asking what's ok and not or tradition and not. I will send this to them all.
Well done.
Watching this again, good video. On a rabbit trail, don't let the antinomian R. L. Solberg shame you away from embracing the term Hebrew roots teacher. I recommend your videos to all that have a love of the Truth.
Thanks for the ideas on how to keep Shabbat
Question.
How I keep the Sabbath if your alone like me?
Thank you! Great explanation!!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for clarification and help on how to properly keep the sabbath!
This was very interesting information
I love your video. Thank you for sharing it.
Shalom! I just found your ministry which I am enjoying. I want to ask why do you keep the seventh day of the week Shabbath on the Gregorian calendar of Friday to Saturday when it has nothing to do with the new moon?
Shouldn’t we acknowledge the the new month as the beginning of the counting to the seventh day instead of using the solar calendar? The new moon by Scripture is important to Almighty Most High since it is He that mentions it as one of the times when All flesh will come to worship Him and the other time that His Temple door will be open for His worship. Traditions were rebuked by Messiah shouldn’t we also?🤗
The "lunar Sabbath" is unbiblical. The seventh-day Sabbath is not dependent upon the moon. See the FAQ portion in my book, "Remember the Sabbath," for an explanation as to why the Sabbath is on the seventh day of the week (Friday sundown to Saturday sundown). I also explicitly address the "lunar Sabbath." Also see my short video "When does the Sabbath begin." Blessings!
Very good video brother! I agree there are many traditions that are very lovely, of course I would say it depends on our circumstances, I do dedicate it to rest as well and as I have no community near me I usually end up watching a live stream on Facebook. Shalom!
Thanks! Yeah, a lot of people are in the same circumstance. We just do the best we can with where we are. Blessings!
Enrique if you are in or close to Los Angeles, maybe you and I could gather together on the Sabbath.
@@allsevenspirits I wish dear brother, unfortunately I live in Mexico, in the deep south, but I'm happy to see many brethren in the walk, at least in the distance, Blessings and Shalom brother!
@@enriquepalomares1061 thank you and THE LORD bless you according to HIS will....... peace
@@enriquepalomares1061 In what province?
Thank you!
So beautiful ❤️ thank you!
Thank you for standing firm on the Word of God!
@ david wilber I'm surrounded by Sunday worshippers and celebrate sabbath days and other convocations solo. For the past 3 years I have tried teaching the church the absoluteness and holiness of the Saturday sabbath but even when I answer all their questions and they fail to answer mine. They never repent and discard the old leaven of sin. I did all this while keeping the sabbath and going to church on Sunday to reason with them. In the end, left and never looked back even when some " things" were said about what I am doing as me being under a curse.
This journey of mine, to observe the holy days of our God is a solo one. My question is how do celebrate all of them when no one is with me? There are no messianic places near me.
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I am inviting you here in Philippines I belong to a congregation who celebrate Sabath for almost 30 years, we are scattered all over Philippines. The congregation don't have a name because we believe thar name cannot save soul but to the observance of the law and teaching of chrisst, most of the members are indigenous people who are marginalized who needs help and education
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Thank you brother David. God bless you
Very helpful, thank you ,
I only recently realized through the teaching of the Holy Spirit that I had been taught wrong all of my life. Christianity and Sundays. I have slowly been reading everything I can find concerning the festivals, sabbath and other customs. Thank you for this video. It is a huge help in knowing what I can and can't do. Shalom from Georgia, USA.
Thanks to you brother David for this teaching is enlightening. Im just wondering if I can find verses that can be read at ending of the Sabbath? Thanks praise be to Yah...
What about using electricity on the Sabbath?
Great video!
The blessing and and I believe the rational you gave for Sabbath candles are not the traditional ones, but adapted Messianic versions.
My understanding is that the candles are to ensure a joyous room and lighting the flame after sundown would be a Sabbath desecration. This is why Sabbath candles should never ever be lit after sunset if you forgot to light them early. I've only heard the "light of the world" explanation from Messianic adaptations.
The blessing traditionally states that God has commanded the lighting of the Sabbath candles (which is not one Messianics tend to be fond of).
Otherwise, I like your video!
Hello and many blessings! There's are Sabbath day's that I have to work what do I do about this?
Great Video!
David, what is your personal opinion of law enforcement, doctors, etc. working on Shabbat? Weightier matters or rationalizing?
Weightier matters.
@@DavidWilberBlog thank you for your response brother
How do you Take Messiahs words at
Matthew 6:7 “And when you pray, do not use vain “repetitions” as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
8 ¶ “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.
9 “In this manner, therefore, pray:
I always related this to The rosary however Sabbath prayers are also repetitive? Help me to understand this
I need a question answered. Can you make coffee on the sabbath. It's so hard to get a question answered.
I make coffee on friday and just heat it up on saturday.
Great first half, straying into the traditions of men after that.
do you know of any body of believers in the Los Angeles area where I could gather with them on the Sabbath ?
I don't, sorry. Have you tried the "Fellowship Finder" map at 119 Ministries?
@@DavidWilberBlog no I haven't, thank you, David.
@@DavidWilberBlog I tried that fellowship finder and i dont know if it's my phone or the site, I have trouble accessing that site. But that sounds like a great idea, David, to find a group of bros and sisters to fellowship with on the Sabbath.
@@allsevenspirits the Seventh day Adventists keep the sabbath maybe try to find their church.
Exodus 35:3
You shall not kindle a fire in any of your dwellings on the Sabbath day.
This is confusing....the prohibition is above is so clear, but at point 6 you're saying we should light candles. How do you reconcile the two?
Most people do their candle lighting before Shabbat starts in the evening. In any case, I go into greater detail about the meaning of Exodus 35:3 in the FAQ section of my book "Remember the Sabbath."
I tried to google a messianic church near me but the closest one is 50 minutes away. Does 'virtual' church count as 'meeting together'?
Ideally, we should gather together in person. If that is simply impossible, gathering with others "online" is an option.
HMM. I really need to counsel with the holy spirit on on this, I visit with relative out of covenant on sabbath , and they spend money for the time at a location , I spend time with them at the event just sitting and visiting with them. I don't participate in the activity. Am I sinning?
What about using public utilities that require the work of others? Buying water, sewer, electricity, gas, using public roads, medical, emergency services .......What time do you observe sabbath when there is no sundown? Where are these prayers and things you can do in the Bible?
What would a student do if his or her class is scheduled on the Sabbath day? :(
Sometimes you cannot help that we live in "Babylon" and there may be times that an impossible choice seems to be in front of us. I don't know your specific situation, but I have had to deal with this. You can plan better and not take classes that will be on the regular Sabbath. In the case of a non-regular sabbath (i.e., Passover), you can ask to be excused from class that day. You can try to find other options. Sometimes, you just have to choose to miss out on things. I chose to miss out on a biblical language conference because it was on Sabbath and people would be working the event.
There might not always be another option, but there usually is, even if it is hard.
What I do not agree with is the traditions as handed down by the Jews. Those traditions are NOT written in the scriptures. So do not teach these traditions as part of the command to keep the Shabbat. Just ignore those traditions .In other words, just stick to what is written. I have enjoyed the rest of the teaching.
Hi Eleazar. I am very clear in the video that observing traditions is not required to keep the command. Traditions can just be helpful ways to facilitate a focus on God and in sanctifying the day, which is the point. We all have traditions. Nobody believes they are “part of the command to keep the Shabbat.” But sometimes they can be helpful in sanctifying the day. Hope that helps!
ALL traditions, even extra Biblical, cannot be 'bad.' IF it was a tradition to clean yourself (bathe) before going into the ritual immersion bath, I would welcome that "tradition." It would mean everyone had at least washed the dirt & grime from their bodies & I didn't have to worry about dunking under with cow dung!
@@DavidWilberBlog I understood that you referred to those items as traditions, but it may have been a good idea to draw a clearer dividing line between commandment and tradition. Great video though!
@@brandonablack I agree!
@@DavidWilberBlog I thought you did a great job and I also thought you were clear that the Jewish traditions were just that and that they were a means to assist in focusing on the day. I think it was great how you showed it. 👍
Colossians 2
16¶Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
17Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
Great passage that backs up the continued validity of the Sabbath! Paul is warning his readers not to let Cynic philosophers judge them for their eating and drinking during the Sabbath, festivals, and new moons-celebrations that foreshadow the glorious age to come. See Brian Louis Allen, “Removing an Arrow from the Supersessionist Quiver: A Post-Supersessionist Reading of Colossians 2:16-17,” JSPHL 8 (2018): 127-146.
The Lord of the Sabbath is Jesus
Here is my question?
Do you worship Him on Saturday alone or do you worship Him in Spirit and Truth everyday
As Christians, we worship him every day. But we should still rest on the seventh day per the commandment.
Is wine firmented or non firmented? just curious.
Either is okay, but probably non-fermented for children ;)
@@brandonablack Dear brother,
The devil has blinded many throughout the generations into believing that wine back then was only fermented. The fruit of the wine is non fermented ( pure grape juice)
Please do your own research.
Grace be with you.
I'm a little late.. But wines are most often clearifyed with gelatine from pig. Choose a vegan alternative.
exactly how do we know what day is what,days and months were changed after the flood,are these traditions in the Torah or traditions of men legitimate questions thanks aren't all the days of the week as we know them are from pagan origins
Can u exercise on the Sabbath
Good question. There are differing opinions on this. I would say that you should not go to a gym where others would be working on the sabbath, but going for a jog or doing other exercise for fun would probably be okay. Again, there are different opinions. My wife and daughter often ride our horses on Sabbath, which is against orthodox Jewish custom, but the horses really enjoy going out for a ride. It's not the same as "working" the horses in the riding ring.
If you feel convicted about it, then I would recommend that you not do it.
What of jobs that don't allow rest on sabbath
Change job.
Question - Servants/slaves are different to contractors who we can't control. Going to a restaurant in my opinion is ok because they are not our employees. We have no control over their work choices Nehemiah is about the town/city of Israel. Of course you would not buy and sell in Israel. Israel is no more. So buying of selling in a "gentile" town that doesn't respect the sabbath is a different situation. I think context here is needed a little. My thoughts.. Jewish traditions are ok but I would be very careful entertaining this as it can lead to religious pride and sin. I have seen this a lot in messy antic communities.... Thanks for your video. Shalom.
Good intentions... But a lot of that isn't actually scripturally based. For example, there is no such prescription for specific prayers to be recited at specific times and events. It was rabbis that commanded people to light candles on the Sabbath to assert their authority over scripture. The Bible makes no such command.
Prayers aren't magical incantations. It's communicating with the creator of the universe... So don't recite some boring poem out of habit... Talk to him.
Also, the concept of days starting at Erev rather than baqar...
HE specifically said that those were traditions which some people enjoy.
Exodus 35:3, Jehovah has commanded us not to light a fire in any of your dwelling places on the Sabbath day.
Hi Rose. Others have done videos on this verse. To be up front, there is disagreement of interpretation here, but the way many understand this is that it refers to the fires used to work. If it really was inclusive of all fire, then that would leave people to freeze in cold weather. The actual phrase is "burn a fire," and the other references where there is similar wording does not fit any context related to this verse. I personally leave each to his convictions about how to interpret this verse, but it seems like the fire here is to be connected to work.
@@brandonablack I was thinking the same thing. Like, actually doing the work (LABOR) of kindling a fire and keeping it going by gathering more firewood. Which makes perfect sense during the days of Moses.
The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath.
It's amusing that Christians debate over days, months, years and foods but never over adultery, murder, stealing, hating, fornication, drunkeness etc. Jesus did though said that these sorts of things defines a person.
In Romans 14 Paul speaks about foods and days. He ain't speaking about fasting days, the sabbath day or any other holy day. But he wrote about DAYS. That's for certain. He wrote against the Galatians for their keeping regarding man made days but gave his approval to the Romans for their keeping of days. What special days did some of the Romans who've become Christians kept? In fact there was aslo Christians in Rome who didn't keep those essential days others kept and who've esteemed every day alike. And Paul said that these parties shouldn't judge each other regarding these days. So was it their own traditional days some kept? Then Paul would have been unfair, because he was against the Galatians for their keeping of man made days. Or was it God's holy days the Romans kept or was it really about fasting? We DON'T know but, what we clearly know is the fact that he wrote about DAYS. If we are still to observe Torah strictly, every day for someone can't be the same, as mentioned in Romans. In Colossians Paul never stated that, murder, fornication, adultery, hate, stealing etc, is a shadow of the things to come, but he stated that the Sabbath Days or (Resting Days) is a shadow of the things to come and that Christ is the Substance. He places the Sabbath Days or(Resting Days) under a shadow, stating that Jesus is the Reality. So if Paul forbid the Romans to not judge each other concerning days, why do we? And does it actually make sense if someone speaks to another persons' shadow rather than to the person substance? I'm not making a point saying that it's silly to observe these days, but I'm trying come to a conclusion, is it necessary to.
What's SO bad about 'days' especially if it's a rest from work or a celebration. So should I ignore Christmas Day then? 🙃
So you're not with 119 ministries anymore? You're the second one that I seen that seems to have their own thing now Torah Life etc what's going on with that?
I'm still with 119 Ministries. :)
@@DavidWilberBlogtoday is the 23rd of October we had a high Sabbath and a weekly Sabbath which is today during Sukkot a lot of people are saying that I'm a month ahead and some other people are saying that no it's in October "Parable of the vineyard" "Couch inthefight" New2Torah The first day of feast of Tabernacles Sukkot we do no work no "customary" work and on Shabbat today we do no work, the 24th to the 27th can we do work?
@@chris2vallen729 The first and eighth day of Sukkot are sabbaths. The orthodox Jewish calendar is "standardized" and some choose to follow the "Abib Barley" method which may cause the year to begin a month before or after the traditional year. That is why you see some differences.
Day begins at sunrise and ends at sunset. Keep the Sabbath DAY.
Sorry, but the Bible disagrees. I explain in this article if you're interested: davidwilber.com/articles/when-a-biblical-day-begins-and-ends
@David Wilber - My definition of DAY is when their is daylight. I am not saying that DAY is defined by a 24 hour period of time. There is no mention of remembering the Sabbath evening or Sabbath night in the 4th commandment.
@@DeborahE7 I understand, but your narrow definition of "day" is not the complete biblical definition. You are insisting on the narrow definition when the Bible also defines "day" as including the night portion. Consider Mark 14:30-Yeshua includes the night as part of the "day." Leviticus 23:27-32 teaches that the "day" of atonement begins and ends at sundown, thus including the night portion in the definition of the day. Also consider Leviticus 15:19. This command literally doesn't make sense within your paradigm. If a day only includes the light portion, then if a woman gets her period at night, within your paradigm, she could still have relations prior to the next "day" (light) beginning. Then, after the "day" (light) ends at evening, she can again have relations until the next "day" (light). Obviously those seven days would include the night portions. We need to consider ALL the biblical data, not just pluck a verse out of context and force a narrow definition onto everything. Hope that helps!
Deborah E what about, “there was evening and morning, the 1st day” and so on . How does GOD’s word fit in with your definition...?
9:27 "God bless these booze??" You lost me. Have you never dealt with homes and families devastated by alcohol?
I'm just agreeing with the Bible, which explicitly and repeatedly refers to wine/beer as a blessing. Good things can be abused. That fact does not mean that what God calls a good thing is now a bad thing in itself. Here's my video on the topic of alcohol, FWIW: th-cam.com/video/VRAbiKoaXZk/w-d-xo.html
@@DavidWilberBlog I just watched it. Thank you for the clarification about the prohibition of abuse. There are however more problems with alcohol than just abuse, so I can not in good conscience take a drink based on your video. I put a comment over there on 119's video since this comment section should remain dedicated to the topic of the video.
Thanks, Thomas. Blessings!
In Old Testament Judaism
Yes, remember to whom God was talking to? it was to the Israelites that came out of bondage from Egypt. Not you or me. The sabbath is a sign of the mosaic covenant made by God at Mt. Horeb with the nation of Israel to set them apart from the pagan nations especially the uncircumcision like you and me (Ephesians 2:11-12). Mat5:17-19 Jesus fulfilled all the Law of Moses including the Sabbath thus it is now done away. Christians are not commanded in the new covenant to keep the Sabbath. We are living under grace and not under the law. Apostle Paul said twice you will be cursed if you teach another gospel.
If you read your Bible carefully, you will see that keeping Sabbath was a practice before they even reached Horeb (Ex 16). also, it was instituted immediately following creation, so Adam kept it.
Strong #4137 - plērōsai is the Greek word for fulfill. If you do a word study it means to do or complete. Right before he says he has not come to abolish the Law.
Whenever Scripture talks about being under the law, it means under condemnation for breaking it. This is where faith leads to righteousness because Jesus took the punishment of sin or breaking the Law for us. Paul says the Law allows us to see our sin in Romans 7:9. We are no longer under the condemnation of the law. By no means is the law sinful ... We should delight in the Law of God, which provides the moral basis for our condemnation pointing us to our Savior.
If we are to no longer sin, then the Law is our guide on how to live a life avoiding sin. This does not mean our works save us, but that our Faith = Salvation + Works.
Hope this helps brother in Christ.
David, I see you are still pushing your Lies. Fear God
Thanks for the comment. May God shower you with his love, peace, and joy!
@@DavidWilberBlog Thanks He has,
Thank you!
Thank you.