Playlist: sabbaton (#G4521) (topic)
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Christ's Mission Statement
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughLuke 4:16-21 and Mark 1:14-15, statements from Christ made at approximately the same time, constitute the composite mission statement directed at His disciples.
When Is the Year of Release (Shemitah)?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Greek word *sabbaton* (G4521), often translated as "Sabbath," appears in a unique context in Luke 4:16, where it is rendered as "the Sabbath day" in a plural form. This phrasing has led to speculation that it might refer to Pentecost, as a literal translation could be "the day of the Sabbaths" or "the day of weeks." However, …
How to Count to Pentecost
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn 1974, a quiet and ill-advised change was made to how Pentecost is counted, inadvertently aligning the toil of harvesting with a high holy day Sabbath.