Just as the Sabbath is a God-given opportunity for expressing devotion to the Father, the early Christians, many of whom were Jews, set apart Sunday as a special day to honor Jesus, the risen Lord. For those who had already observed the Sabbath on Saturday, Sunday became an additional time of joyful recognition of Christ’s resurrection and lordship. This practice was not initially about strict rest but about devotion—setting aside time, even in the midst of work, to gather in worship, break bread, and celebrate their new life in Christ. Their love for Jesus moved them to make Sunday a day of spiritual focus, much like the Sabbath was a day of devotion to the Father. This joyful commitment to honoring Jesus on the first day of the week grew naturally out of faith and gratitude, forming the foundation of Christian worship and shaping the rhythm of Christian life.
