The beginning of Shabbat (Sabbath) at sunset on the sixth day of the week (Friday) is attested by practices recorded in the Gospels and in other Hebrew and Roman literature of the 1st century and before. But there are a number of teachings circulating that question this practice as truly Biblical. Could Shabbat really start on the morning of the seventh day (Saturday)? This study analyzes explores when a day begins, focusing on translation and interpretation issues in Gospel and Torah passages.
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Shavuot (Pentecost) readings
Shavuot (“weeks” in Hebrew) is a memorial of the first and second harvest of Israel. The first was at Mount Sinai, where newly freed Israel received the Ten Commandments (Exodus 19–20). The second was at the Temple in Jerusalem 10 days after Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus the Christ) returned to Heaven (Acts 2), aka Pentecost.
The Bible’s seven-day commemoration of Matzot (Unleavened Bread) is tied to both Pesach (Passover; without leaven) and Shavuot (Pentecost; with leaven). Here are readings that focus on Messiah-related themes of the last day of the festival.
The Shabbat (Sabbath) during the seven days of Chag Matzot (Festival of Unleavened Bread) traditionally has special Bible readings that help us step back and reflect on the overarching messages of Lamb Selection Day, Pesakh (Passover), Matzot and Bikkurim (Firstfruits). These relate directly to the life and mission of Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus).
Because ancient Israel had to flee Egypt quickly during the Exodus and not let the dough to rise. Because Israel was afflicted in bondage in Egypt. These are a couple of the reasons the Torah gives for why these seven days of leaven-lessness following Passover are observed from generation to generation. Yet why does “leaven” get featured mention by Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) in the Gospels and by the Apostle Paul? Check out these Bible readings and related studies about Chag Matzot (Festival of Unleavened Bread) to discover the lessons that help us become alive in the Spirit of God.
In our joy to come into close relationship with the Creator, we may forget to have respect of Who He is. One of the lessons of this week’s Torah reading, שמיני Shemini (“eighth”), covering Lev. 9:1–11:47, is remembering how to discern what God has set apart — cleaned up — from what isn’t. That’s behind the object lesson of clean and unclean foods, and put into sharp focus in Acts 10.
The extended Tabernacle parable of how the contrite enter the Creator’s presence continues with instructions for the priesthood, detailed in this week’s Torah reading, צו Tzav (“command”), covering Lev. 6:8–8:36.