In Biblical Israel, the Jewish Sabbath began at sunset on Friday and ended at sunset on Saturday.
However, today, the hour is not the same, the day is not the same the world over. There are time zones. What is Friday in one place may be Saturday in another.
The Sabbath was made for mankind. A day of rest, reflection in the Lord. Not a day of fun and games or partying. God rested after all His work was done. Six days He labored, and on the seventh day He rested. He made us to all rest ... in Him. Labor however many days, then rest.
I don't believe there is an established rule that the Sabbath is on one specific day of the week.
If you work on Sunday, you can't be reflecting too. If you work seven days a week, you must take your Sabbath when you can.
Exodus 35:2 says "Work shall be done for six days, but the seventh day shall be a holy day for you, a Sabbath of rest to the Lord."
Exodus 31: 12-17 tells us that keeping the Sabbath was a sign, a reminder, of the perpetual covenant between Himself and His people, the Jews. But it is not for the Jews only. For in Isaiah 56, we are told Gentiles, all who are not Jews, are also not to defile the Sabbath, to hold fast to His covenant, to do no work, to not carry a burden.
I do not believe there is one pat answer. Determine for yourself as you study the Scriptures. Meditate and listen closely to what the Lord may say to you. Abide with Him and He will never steer you wrong.
For previous posts on the Sabbath: click here.
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