In the book of Genesis, the Bible tells us that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day. God blessed this seventh day and made it holy. This day is what the Bible calls the Sabbath. From this, many believe that Saturday, being the seventh day of the week is the true Sabbath.
Moreover, in the Ten Commandments, God again commanded His people to “remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8). The Israelites strictly observed this day as a time of rest and worship. Jesus Himself respected the Sabbath and often taught in the synagogue on that day.
However, after the resurrection of Jesus Christ which happened on the first day of the week (Sunday), many early Christians began to gather on Sundays to celebrate His victory over death (Acts 20:7), and this led to a shift in worship practices among believers.
So Biblically, the Sabbath is the seventh day, a day set apart by God but more importantly, the New Testament teaches that true rest is found in Christ (Hebrews 4:9-10). The Sabbath is not just about a day but about a relationship with God and a heart that finds peace in Him.
We must understand that God desires both our obedience and our rest. Whether one worships on Saturday or Sunday, what truly matters is honoring God sincerely, resting in His presence and living a life that reflects His love.