“CONCLUSION” – from “Saturday Rest: Embracing the Christian Sabbath in Orthodox Faith”

Chapter 12 from the book “Saturday Rest: Embracing the Christian Sabbath in Orthodox Faith”

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God promised to keep a faithful remnant of Israel as His bride—a people who would continually observe the Sabbath of YAHWEH. The Sabbath is only one of many signs or “marks” of His true people, who are destined to be known as the greatest, mightiest nations of the North West, bearing hundreds of distinct identification markers (as documented in the booklet “Marks of Israel”) that are not fulfilled by any other people. A quick study of this topic has convinced people from all backgrounds that the Biblical match with the European Christian nations is so perfect that it is as if we have a fingerprint of divine validation on our identity. To claim that the Christian people have ceased to be the “twelve tribes scattered abroad” (cf. James 1) is to reject the very nature of the God of Israel. In doing so, we not only deny His covenant promises but also misrepresent the true identity of His people.

Romans 9:4-5 (KJV) provides a powerful reminder of this truth:

“Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;
Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.”

Only the families of Jacob—true Israel—are entrusted with the knowledge of His laws (see Psalm 147:19-20). Throughout history, it has been in the Christian lands that such knowledge and the freedom to keep God’s commandments have flourished. This is why we are called to celebrate the good news of the Gospel of the Kingdom and to observe His festivals with joy and reverence. God ordained these sacred avenues for the perfecting of His Saints, and as we grow in Christ—the Word incarnate (John 1:1, 1:14)—His teachings become ever more operative in our lives.

We are urged to support His Godly ordained ministers—be they Apostles, Evangelists, Prophets, Pastors, or Teachers—who have been anointed for the perfecting of the saints. These ministers, by the grace of God, will continue to grow and guide the Church, with or without our active participation, as He returns for a church without spot or wrinkle. His Ecclesia—the assembly of believers—has always been called to keep the festivals in corporate worship, reflecting the deep spiritual heritage of true Israel.

It is heartening to know that, despite periods when Christian nations have strayed or been blind to their heritage, God remains true to His covenant. His promise to preserve His covenant people—those marked by the sign of the Sabbath—endures through all generations. This is not merely an ancient truth; it is the very good news that sets us free. God has given us victory in and through Christ, and His Word remains our guide.

As we reflect on the significance of the Sabbath, we are reminded that it is a perpetual covenant—a sign of our identity as the children of Israel and a testimony to the liberating power of His law. The Sabbath is more than a day of rest; it is a call to renew our minds, bodies, and spirits. It is an invitation to embrace the full blessings of obedience to God’s commandments—a daily reminder that His law is not grievous (1 John 5:3) but is our pathway to true freedom.

Let us celebrate His Gospel and support those who faithfully lead us. May we each find joy in His Word, delight in His commandments, and continue to strengthen the Church, our true Israel, as we await the day when Christ returns in glory. This is our hope, our call to action, and the assurance of our eternal inheritance.