Paragraph 2171

2171. God entrusted the sabbath to Israel to keep as a sign of the irrevocable covenant.95 The sabbath is for the Lord, holy and set apart for the praise of God, his work of creation, and his saving actions on behalf of Israel.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

230. For what reason are the sacraments necessary for salvation?

305. When is a person obliged to confess mortal sins?

145. What does the Spirit do in the Church?

68. Why does the human race form a unity?

471. What medical procedures are permitted when death is considered imminent?

472. Why must society protect every embryo?

451. How did Jesus act in regard to the Sabbath?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

The Light of the World: Jesus is the light that illuminates the darkness (John 8:12)

What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?

The Woman and the Dragon: The Struggle Between Good and Evil (Revelation 12:1-17)

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sanctification of the Christian?

What does Hosea 7:14-16 reveal about God’s judgment against hypocrisy?

What is Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem described in Mark 11:1-11?

The Importance of Hope in Lamentations: How Does It Sustain Us Through Adversity (Lamentations 3:25)?