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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 7930 Lord’s Day, the
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7900 The life of the church
7930 Lord’s Day, the
7930 Lord’s Day, the
7930 Lord’s Day, the
As well as keeping the Sabbath, the first Christians assembled together on the first day of the week to commemorate Jesus Christ’s resurrection through the Lord’s Supper. The Lord’s Day quickly became the focal point of the Christian week, eventually assuming the characteristics of the Jewish Sabbath, namely worship and rest.
The disciples continued to observe the Sabbath
Lk 23:56 See also Ac 13:14,42; Ac 16:13; Ac 17:2; Ac 18:4
The Lord’s Day commemorated Jesus Christ’s resurrection
The resurrection took place on the first day of the week Mk 16:9 See also Mt 28:1-7 pp Mk 16:1-7 pp Lk 24:1-6 pp Jn 20:1
The disciples assembled together on the first day of the week Ac 20:7 See also Jn 20:19-20,24-26
The Lord’s Day took over the role of the Sabbath
See also
| 2560 | Christ, resurrection |
| 7428 | Sabbath |
| 7933 | Lord’s Supper |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
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