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On the time for the Sabbath to begin, as has been mentioned, SDAs trace this back to the Creation story. As stated, all six days in that story seem to begin the day with sundown on what we today call the preceding day. Gustave is correct when he stated that the phrase "evening and morning" is a Hebrew Idiom. However, I will suggest that he is not correct in his identification of that idiom as meaning that the day began with the morning light. SDA scholars of the Hebrew and Aramaic will suggest that the idiom involved in those passages in Genesis tell us that the period of time was 24-hour day, as we would call it today, as opposed to it being a day of some metaphorical length, such as a year. Gustave's reference to Leviticus 23, takes me to the 5th verse which tells us that the Jewish religious holy days began and ended at evening. However, as I have said, SDA observance is not based upon Jewish law. Rather it is based upon the Creation story as found in Genesis. It should be noted that the SDA observance of the Sabbath is not even closely related to the Jewish observance of the Sabbath.

One evening Shira Sommers was driving her eight-year-old daughter Rivky to Bubbie and Zadie’s house for a sleepover. It was late, there was very little traffic, and we were enjoying a peaceful ride. It was a far cry from the usual chaos surrounding us when I drive her to various activities during rush hour. Rivky seemed deep in thought when she said, "I have a question." "What do you want to know?" Shira responded. "Mommy, when you're driving," she asked, "Are YOU ever the dumb schnook?"

Berel and Shmerel are sitting on a bench in the middle of Chelm, chatting. Berel asks Shmerel, "Has your son Chaim Yankel decided what he wants to be when he grows up?" "Yes, he wants to be a garbage collector," replied Shmerel. Berel thought for a moment and responded, "That's a rather strange ambition to have for a career." "Not really," said Shmerel, "It should be an easy job.” “How so?” asked Berel. “Because garbage collection is only done on Tuesdays."

Rabbi Sheinberg was retiring and saying farewell to his congregation at the shul doors for the last time. Old Mrs. Diamond approached him as she walked out. She said, "Rabbi, your successor won't be as good as you." "Nonsense," said Rabbi Sheinberg, in a flattered tone. "No, really," said Mrs. Diamond, "I've been here under five different rabbis, and each one has been worse than the last."

I am not an expert in either the Geek, or Hebrew languages of the Bible. I have some knowledge, but it is limited. The following website addresses that issue that I mentioned and does it better that I did. https://www.gotquestions.org/genesis-days.html NOTE: The above website provides additional sources of information that are helpful. It may be asked as to whether or not the above website is a SDA website. Due to the fact that it clearly states that the SDA practice related to Sabbath keeping is not a Christian practice today I do not believe that it is a SDA website.

Come to Me John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall ? come to me; ? and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Paul explained to early Christians that sinners can be restored to genuine peace with God: “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace [emphasis supplied] with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Rom 5:1, RSV. According to this translation, peace is a present and ongoing reality for those who have been set right […] The post The Basis for Genuine Peace (20:2) appeared first on Jon Paulien's Blog. View the full article