5 A God-Centered Calendar

Why didn't Jesus command the disciples to keep the Sabbath? Simply because in the OT culture of which they were a part everyone did, once the church was established the call was to keep the Lord's Day and the question isn't a matter of should but of how. Keeping the "Sabbath" is a privilege, a blessing not an obligation for the believer. It is a time of covenant renewal to bring to mind all that Christ has done for us. It is a time of consecrated rest to prepare us for what is coming in eternity, and time to build up Christ-like righteousness through worship the opportunity to express our love, devotion and gratitude to God.