“For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Matthew 12:8)

In the Old Testament Sabbath is a holy day, based on God creating heaven and earth in six days and the seventh day was the day of rest. Besides for no work being done on that day, a sacred assembly should be called. (Leviticus 23:30) Unfortunately, after the exile of the Israeli there was the absence of the temple and the reunion request on Sabbath became to exist in name only. As an aftermath, Jewish ideology turned into the mainstream belief at that time which only focused on the exterior surface.

During the early establishment days of the Church, the first day of every week was held to be Holy Day, as the day commemorating the resurrection of the Savior. It is also a day of Christian reunion.

Strictly speaking, picking the heads of grain by Jesus’ disciples was viewed unlawful on Sabbath by the Pharisees.

However, the disciples were probably really hungry! They most likely got permission from Jesus and were allowed to pick and eat the heads of grain. Therefore Jesus said publicly, “For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” He has the right to change the law. Moreover, Jesus preferred to use “For it is love that I desire, not sacrifice” as a contention.

Sabbath is the celebration of the creation of the world and the day of salvation, both are worthy our celebration.