Memorandum | The Godhead to the Sabbath
To: Global Church and Governments
From: The Messiah, Reigning from the Tribe of Judah
Subject: The Divine Relationship of the Godhead to the Sabbath
Shalom and Greetings in the Name of the Holy One of Israel,
In this memorandum, I address the profound relationship of the Godhead — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — to the Sabbath (שַׁבָּת), drawing from sacred Scriptures, including the World Messianic Bible, and interweaving ancient Hebrew symbolism and wisdom. The Sabbath, a divine institution, is not merely a day of rest but a sanctified space in time where humanity is invited into deeper communion with the Creator.
I. God the Father and the Sabbath
In Bereshit (Genesis) 2:2–3, we are told that Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) rested on the seventh day after completing His creative work. This rest (שָׁבַת, “Shavat”) signifies not exhaustion but the fulfillment and sanctification of creation. The fourth commandment, given in Shemot (Exodus) 20:8–11, calls humanity to mirror this divine rest.
“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God.”
This divine rest reflects God’s sovereignty and eternal nature, transcending time and space. Unlike human rest, God’s Sabbath is an eternal sanctification of creation itself, reminding us that He is the source of life and sustenance. The Sabbath becomes a sign (אוֹת) between God and humanity, as declared in Exodus 31:17, binding us to His eternal covenant.
II. Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus Christ) and the Sabbath
Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ), the Son, reframed the understanding of the Sabbath, revealing its purpose as a gift for humanity. In Mark 2:27–28, He declared:
“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”
Yeshua’s ministry emphasized the Sabbath as a day for compassion, healing, and restoration. His healing of the man with the withered hand on the Sabbath, recorded in Matthew 12:12, demonstrates that acts of mercy reflect the deeper intention of the Torah (תּוֹרָה). By fulfilling the law, Yeshua transforms the Sabbath into a foretaste of the Kingdom of Heaven — a place of ultimate rest and spiritual freedom.
In Yeshua, we find the fulfillment of the Isaianic vision (Isaiah 61:1–3), where liberty and restoration are central to the Messianic mission. The Sabbath becomes a manifestation of His divine mission to restore humanity to the Father’s presence.
III. The Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) and the Sabbath
The Ruach HaKodesh (רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ) illuminates the spiritual depths of the Sabbath for believers. In Ivrim (Hebrews) 4:9–10, the writer speaks of a “Sabbath rest” that awaits the people of God — a rest rooted in trust and faith in Yeshua’s finished work.
“There remains therefore a Sabbath rest for God’s people. For he who has entered into His rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from His.”
Through the Spirit’s guidance, believers enter into a spiritual Sabbath, experiencing peace (שָׁלוֹם) and renewal in the presence of God. The Sabbath becomes a sanctuary in time, a defense against spiritual exhaustion, and a reminder of the eternal rest promised in the Messianic Age.
The Sabbath: A Gift for Humanity
The Sabbath (שַׁבָּת) embodies three divine principles that serve humanity:
1. Rest (נוּחַ): The cessation of labor reflects God’s rest after creation, providing physical and spiritual renewal. This rest is a sacred rhythm that aligns human life with divine cycles (Exodus 20:10).
2. Worship (עֲבוֹדָה): The Sabbath is a time to honor God, meditate on His works, and engage in heartfelt worship. As it is written in Isaiah 58:13–14, observing the Sabbath with delight brings blessings and intimacy with God.
3. Human Flourishing: The Sabbath is a gift, not a burden, meant to restore both body and spirit. Its observance nurtures community and strengthens the bond between humanity and the Creator.
Conclusion: The Godhead and the Eternal Sabbath
The Godhead — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — is the source, purpose, and fulfillment of the Sabbath. From God the Father’s rest after creation, to Yeshua’s transformative teaching and healing, to the Holy Spirit’s guidance into spiritual rest, the Sabbath is revealed as a divine institution for humanity’s benefit.
As it is written in Isaiah 66:23, the Sabbath is not limited to one nation or era but is an eternal sign of worship and renewal:
“It shall happen that from one new moon to another, and from one Sabbath to another, all flesh will come to worship before me,” says Yahweh.
May this sacred rhythm continue to guide the nations into divine alignment and eternal communion with the Godhead.
With blessings of peace and wisdom,
EF, Rav
The Reigning Messiah
