2. After the crucifixion, what day was kept by the women who followed Jesus?
“And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the Sabbath day according to the commandment.” Luke 23:56.
3. What day is the Sabbath, “according to the commandment”?
“But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God.” Ex. 20:10.
4. What was Christ's custom respecting the Sabbath?
“And He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up: and, as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and stood up for to read.” Luke 4:16.
5. In what instruction to His disciples did Christ recognize the existence of the Sabbath long after His ascension?
“But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the Sabbath day.” Matt. 24:20.
Note.—The destruction of Jerusalem under Titus occurred in the spring and summer of 70 a.d. The flight of the Christians took place three and one-half years earlier, or late in October, 66 a.d., following the arrival and sudden withdrawal of Cestius and his army. See pages [313], [314].
6. On what day did the Jews meet for worship?