The first day of the week

[hraedisc]

Who would like to find the 8 texts from the New Testament that mention the first day of the week?

Please post them here.

After they are posted, using the BIBLE ALONE, let's see if they indicate that the first day of the week is:

1) holy or sacred
2) "the Lord's day"
3) a day for customary Christian church services
4) a rest day
5) at all mentioned by Jesus Christ
6) a common work day


Please address each issue according to the numbers listed above.

(This thread is not about the seventh-day sabbath, so don't even go there.)

 

[hraedisc]

Here they are:

1. Matthew 28:1
   In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
   Matthew 28:1-3 (in Context) Matthew 28 (Whole Chapter)
2. Mark 16:2
   And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.
   Mark 16:1-3 (in Context) Mark 16 (Whole Chapter)
3. Mark 16:9
   Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
   Mark 16:8-10 (in Context) Mark 16 (Whole Chapter)
4. Luke 24:1
   Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
   Luke 24:1-3 (in Context) Luke 24 (Whole Chapter)
5. John 20:1
   The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
   John 20:1-3 (in Context) John 20 (Whole Chapter)
6. John 20:19
   Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
   John 20:18-20 (in Context) John 20 (Whole Chapter)
7. Acts 20:7
   And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
   Acts 20:6-8 (in Context) Acts 20 (Whole Chapter)
8. 1 Corinthians 16:2
   Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
   1 Corinthians 16:1-3 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 16 (Whole Chapter)

 

[hraedisc]

The first five of these references are simply statements concerning the resurrection and its discovery.

These 5 references do not indicate that Sunday, the first day of the week is:
1) holy or sacred
2) "the Lord's day"
3) a day for customary Christian church services
4) a rest day
5) at all mentioned by Jesus Christ

but they may show:
6) a common work day


With the rest of this thread, we will study the other 3 passages. Anyone care to comment before I do?

 

[hraedisc]

Text #6 shows that the disciple were together, not to have a resurrection celebration, but because they were afraid of the persecution they may receive from "the Jews." They were assembled "for fear."

This 6th text does not indicate that Sunday, the first day of the week is:
1) holy or sacred
2) "the Lord's day"
3) a day for customary Christian church services
4) a rest day
5) at all mentioned by Jesus Christ

 

[hraedisc]

Just 2 more texts to investigate. I welcome any takers. Keep in mind:
(This thread is not about the seventh-day sabbath, so don't even go there.)

 

[deu58]

Hi <><

Just 2 more texts to investigate. I welcome any takers. Keep in mind:
(This thread is not about the seventh-day sabbath, so don't even go there.)

So you have started a thread to promote the Sabbath claiming it is not a thread about the Sabbath so do not go there, Like I said in another thread to you, A shroud of deception,

The truth is no day is set above another in the NT and we see people doing things on both Saturday and Sunday, Considering this about Sunday and not the Sabbath can you show me any where after the cross that says we can not worship on Sunday?

Can you show me any verse that gives us the command concerning the day and place where all Christians must worship????

yours in Christ
deu58

 

[hraedisc]

2 more texts to go...

1. Acts 20:7
   And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
   Acts 20:6-8 (in Context) Acts 20 (Whole Chapter)
2. 1 Corinthians 16:2
   Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
   1 Corinthians 16:1-3 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 16 (Whole Chapter)

 

[deu58]

Hi <><

Considering this about Sunday and not the Sabbath can you show me any where after the cross that says we can not worship on Sunday?

Can you show me any verse that gives us the command concerning the day and place where all Christians must worship????

yours in Christ
deu58

Hmmmm, I guess you can't,

yours in Christ
deu58

 

[Cliff2]

Here they are:

1. Matthew 28:1
   In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
   Matthew 28:1-3 (in Context) Matthew 28 (Whole Chapter)
2. Mark 16:2
   And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.
   Mark 16:1-3 (in Context) Mark 16 (Whole Chapter)
3. Mark 16:9
   Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
   Mark 16:8-10 (in Context) Mark 16 (Whole Chapter)
4. Luke 24:1
   Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
   Luke 24:1-3 (in Context) Luke 24 (Whole Chapter)
5. John 20:1
   The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
   John 20:1-3 (in Context) John 20 (Whole Chapter)
6. John 20:19
   Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
   John 20:18-20 (in Context) John 20 (Whole Chapter)
7. Acts 20:7
   And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
   Acts 20:6-8 (in Context) Acts 20 (Whole Chapter)
8. 1 Corinthians 16:2
   Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
   1 Corinthians 16:1-3 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 16 (Whole Chapter)

There is no text there to say that we should keep the first day holy and worship on thet day as the Sabbath.

 

[deu58]

Hi Cliff

There is no text there to say that we should keep the first day holy and worship on thet day as the Sabbath.

<>< has said this thread is not about the Sabbath, It is about Sunday,

Is there any text in the NT that forbids us to worship on Sunday?

Is there any text in the NT that commands Christians to observe any specific day with any specific commands as to what is permitted and what is forbidden on that day,

Yours in Christ
deu58

 

[hraedisc]

I'll take this text next:

1 Corinthians 16:2
Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

The context reveals no weekly church services. Each person is to save something at home. They are to do financial matters on Sunday, at least. Or possibly, since many were agrarians and farmers, they were to do physical labor in saving up their produce.

This 8th text does not indicate that Sunday, the first day of the week is:
1) holy or sacred
2) "the Lord's day"
3) a day for customary Christian church services
4) a rest day
5) at all mentioned by Jesus Christ

but it does show:
6) a common work day
There is only one text left in all the Bible that can possibly indicate that Sunday is holy, sacred, "the Lord's day," a day for customary Christian church services, a rest day, or even at all mentioned by Jesus Christ.

 

[hraedisc]

Does anyone want to use the last text that mentions "the first day of the week" to defend regular, weekly Sunday church services?

 

[deu58]

Hi <><

The context reveals no weekly church services. Each person is to save something at home. They are to do financial matters on Sunday, at least. Or possibly, since many were agrarians and farmers, they were to do physical labor in saving up their produce.

Ummmm You do realize that you your self have just stated that there were no weekly services, which would mean they did not gather on Saturday either???

yours in Christ
deu58

 

[hraedisc]

I assumed we knew I was talking about Sunday.

Should have been stated as, "The context reveals no weekly church services on Sunday."