en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/323190 Comments by Denny Johnson http://internet.lifechurch.tv/2009/05/rethinking-the-sabbath/#IDComment21601475 Unfortunately, we are not terribly qualified to discuss the subject of the sabbath because we are products of a Western mindset and have very little understanding of the Sabbath and and the original Eastern concepts where it originated and was observed by Yeshua and his followers. The sabbath refers to the 7th day of the week, beginning at sundown and ending the following sundown. On our western time plan that would include the last part of Friday and most of Saturday. This is God's holy time space. It is often referred to as a sanctuary in time. It is a very special time and "going to church" was not something early followers of Jesus would have ever heard. They did go to synagogue, though, to hear the reading of the Torah (the Hebrew scriptures) and pray. The rest of the time they ceased from all their labors. I totally agree with what you said, Tony, that our assembly can happen whenever we want. But, in rethinking the Sabbath, maybe we should break out of our western culture and go back to the One who declared His holy day and follow His instructions. An internet search on the subject of the sabbath and it's origins would be a very good place for us all to start. Thanks for rethinking and posting this discussion. Sat, 16 May 2009 13:16:10 +0000 http://internet.lifechurch.tv/2009/05/rethinking-the-sabbath/#IDComment21601475