From Sabbath to Sabbath: Returning the Holy Sabbath to the Disciples of Jesus

by D. Thomas Lancaster

Why dont Christians in the church today keep the biblical Sabbath? Was the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath done away with, canceled, changed, replaced, fulfilled, made obsolete, suppressed, hijacked, or simply forgotten? Even if you already know the answers, you'll want to read this book. From Sabbath to Sabbath approaches the question of the Sabbath from a completely new Messianic Jewish perspective.Discover for yourself the beauty, holiness, and blessing of Gods day. From Sabbath to Sabbath examines all the pertinent New Testament passages and common objections to Sabbath observance, shedding new light on the Bible to reveal the truth about the Sabbath and its relevance to disciples of Jesus today. D. Thomas Lancaster introduces the Sabbath, its observance, and the story of how the church transitioned from Sabbath to Sunday. This theological table-turner is a fun-to-read and inspiring journey into the world of the Bible. For as the new heavens and the new earth that I make shall remain before me, says the Lord, so shall your offspring and your name remain and from Sabbath to Sabbath, all flesh shall come to worship before me, declares the Lord. Isaiah 66:2223

279 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2016

About the author

D. Thomas Lancaster is Director of Education at First Fruits of Zion, editor of Messiah Magazine, and author of the Torah Club commentaries and several books and study programs. He is also the pastor of Beth Immanuel Messianic Synagogue in Hudson, WI.

Reviews

[Saphraneet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an extremely interesting and informative book, for both Jewish and Gentile believers in Messiah, about many of the aspects of the Sabbath question. To quote a passage from the last page of the book: "The Sabbath is a hallmark of the coming kingdom. We're all going to be keeping it eventually, so why wait?"

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my second time reading it…so good!

I listen to Audible [DTL read it] while I followed along in the physical book taking notes and highlighting.

[J And · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lancaster presents a history of Sabbath among strains of Judaism, including Talmud discussions of "work" (which is forbidden on Sabbath) and such notable breakers (or contrarian honor-ers of Sabbath) as the founder of Chabad who kindled a fire and cooked and transported the meal (all of which is considered forbidden on the day of rest) to care for a new mother. Lancaster constantly brings these examples into conversation with Jesus' actions and teachings around Sabbath. His case is that Jewish Believers in Jesus are still obligated as Jews to keep Sabbath because it is a blessing to reenter oneself with God. And Gentiles are encouraged to keep Sabbath (Saturday) because it was instituted at creation, not Sinai, and "the Sabbath was made for mankind"... though Lancaster is careful to point out in several places that Gentiles are not required to keep any Jewish law, however much he encourages followers of Jesus to do so.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, easy to understand. I really appreciated the author's understanding not only of ancient culture as it pertains to Jewish religion, but also the way it was all explained. It makes so much sense, and as a Sabbath-Keeper myself, I find I never stop learning about it and the Kingdom.