Jesus and the Sabbath Law

Question 1

What did Jesus believe about Sabbath?

Answer 1

Jesus argued that the purpose of the sabbath was to keep it holy. As long as it gave glory to God, Jesus argued that it was keeping Sabbath

Question 2

Why did the Jews believe the sabbath should be kept?

Answer 2

1. Jews believed God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. That day was called Sabbath
2. In the old Testament in the book of Exodus, observing the sabbath was one of the 10 commandments God gave to Moses