Should we keep the Sabbath? Exploring Biblical Foundations

In this episode of the Gio and Joey show, Gio takes a solo deep dive into the contentious topic of observing the Sabbath, which has divided many in the Christian community. He argues passionately for the importance of honoring the seventh-day Sabbath as prescribed in the Bible, contrasting it with the common practice of worshiping on Sunday. Gio emphasizes that there is no biblical commandment for Sunday worship but highlights baptism and the Lord's Supper as biblical commemorations of Jesus Christ's resurrection.

Gio begins his argument by referring to Genesis 2:1-3, where God finishes creation and rests on the seventh day, blessing and sanctifying it. He points out that this threefold blessing of rest, blessing, and sanctification is unique to the seventh day, underscoring its significance from the very beginning of biblical history.

Further, Gio discusses the connection between the seventh day and the Sabbath as established in Exodus 16:25-26, through the manna collection directive given by Moses. This, he argues, demonstrates the Sabbath's significance even before the formal giving of the law in Exodus 20, challenging the notion that the Sabbath is merely a part of Jewish heritage.

Gio also examines the Fourth Commandment, emphasizing its call to remember and keep the Sabbath holy as a day of rest for everyone within a household. He interprets this commandment as embodying love for God and for fellow humans, lamenting that many Christians have forgotten this essential observance.

Concluding, Gio teases his next video, promising to explore the significance of the Sabbath and other biblical signs (the rainbow, Passover, circumcision) as symbols of God's covenant with His people, not tied to bloodline but to faithfulness. He aims to continue demonstrating the Sabbath's relevance and sanctity to believers today, urging viewers to tune in for further insights into understanding and living out this biblical commandment.