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Why Christians Consider Sunday As "The Lord's Day". by notindome(m): 12:58am On Mar 05, 2017
Every Saturday, the day of the Jewish Sabbath. All across the world, the people of Israel will gather to worship, be instructed by the Hebrew Scriptures, and rest. So why do we Christians consider Sunday as “the Lord’s day”?

The practice of gathering to worship on Sunday began almost immediately in the early Church and became common by the end of the first century. As best we know, it’s because of a few factors working together. Even as the New Testament was being written, Christianity and Judaism were quickly growing apart. Many Gentiles, with no ties to Jewish tradition, were converting to Christianity. So adopting a new day wouldn’t necessarily be inconceivable. But why Sunday?

It goes back to Genesis, where Sunday is portrayed as the dawn of creation. It’s the first day, when God brought light into the darkness. It’s also the day that Jesus rose from the dead— a day that all four Gospels attest to. So the first Christians took this image of light breaking through as a way to describe Jesus’ resurrection and our entry into new life. It was the dawning of the age of the Church, the day that the darkness of sin was defeated and the gates of heaven were opened.

The power of sin and the grave were broken two millennia ago, on a Sunday, when Jesus rose victorious.

This weekend, as you rest from the weekly rhythm of work, school, or other duties, remember that God has already finished the job for the ages. “In the beginning” he formed the cosmos. Through Jesus, he redeemed it back to himself on the first day of the week— and all in a day’s work.

So try your best to set aside some time to rest with the Lord. Let his love and his holiness move you to awe. Let him fill the beginning of this new week with the light of his smile toward you. Whatever way, whichever day you’re able to celebrate the Sabbath, it will become a delight and nourishment to your spirit.

PRAYER:
“Lord, I delight in you. I put aside my own duties to rest with you this Sabbath/Sunday!” Amen.

REFERENCE
daily meditations for March 4th, 2017 (The Word Among Us https://wau.org/meditations/)
Re: Why Christians Consider Sunday As "The Lord's Day". by mikeweezy(m): 7:32am On Mar 05, 2017
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