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Born as Kelvin, but spiritually named Reuben through divine confirmation, Rabbi Reuben is a Messianic Rabbi and ordained Moreh Torah (Torah teacher), called to illuminate the Hebrew Scriptures through the revelation of Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Messiah). He was ordained in 2018 under Rabbi Yosef Ben Marques of the Worldwide Ministry Elohei Kedem, a global movement committed to restoring the emunah (faith) of the early believers. With a passion for uncovering the sod (mystical depth) and peshat (plain meaning) of the Torah, Rabbi Reuben reveals Messiah from Bereshit (Genesis) to Devarim (Deuteronomy). He teaches under the anointing of the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit), flowing in both wisdom and supernatural gifting. He also carries specialized knowledge in house cleansing and exorcism, rooted in Hebrew and Messianic traditions, to help believers reclaim spiritual authority and purity. Through prophetic teaching, Torah-based instruction, and personal mentorship, Rabbi Reuben calls the Kehillah (Assembly) to walk in the Derech Kedoshim (Way of Holiness) and prepare for the return of the King. His ministry is dedicated to restoring the Hebrew faith, guiding seekers through the Brit Chadasha, and building a people rooted in covenant and led by the Spirit of Elohim.

Sermon Title: “The Perpetual Sabbath and the Messiah Who Honored It”

Opening Scripture:

“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shall you labor, and do all your work; but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God…”
— Exodus 20:8–10

🔹 I. The Sabbath Is a Gift from God

📖 Genesis 2:2–3

“And on the seventh day God ended His work… and He rested… and God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it…”

  • From the beginning of creation, God rested, blessed, and set apart the seventh day.
  • He did not rest because He was tired—but to give us a pattern to follow.
  • The first thing God ever called “holy” was not a place—but a day.

🧠 Spiritual Message: The Sabbath teaches us to stop, to breathe, and to remember that God is the source of our strength and provision.
It reminds us we are more than what we produce—we are children of a loving Creator.

🔹 II. The Sabbath Is a Sign of the Covenant

📖 Exodus 31:16–17

“It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever…”

📖 Ezekiel 20:12

“Moreover, I gave them My Sabbaths, to be a sign between Me and them, that they might know that I am the LORD who sanctifies them.”

  • The Sabbath is a sign, like a wedding ring, showing our ongoing relationship with God.
  • It identifies us as His people—set apart, holy, and faithful.

🧠 Spiritual Message: When we keep the Sabbath, we publicly declare, “I belong to the LORD.”

🔹 III. The Messiah Kept the Sabbath

📖 Luke 4:16

“And He came to Nazareth… and as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day…”

📖 Mark 2:27–28

“The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore, the Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath.”

📖 Matthew 12:12

“It is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”

  • Yeshua kept the Sabbath faithfully. He attended synagogue, taught, healed, and worshiped.
  • He did not break the Sabbath—He restored its original intent: a day of life, mercy, and connection to God.

🧠 Spiritual Message: Yeshua, the Messiah, didn’t do away with the Sabbath—He showed us how to live it in love.

🔹 IV. The Apostles Kept the Sabbath After Yeshua’s Resurrection

Even after Yeshua rose from the grave, His followers continued to observe the Sabbath:

📖 Acts 13:14–15 – Paul preaches in the synagogue on the Sabbath.
📖 Acts 13:42–44 – Gentiles ask to hear the word again on the next Sabbath.
📖 Acts 16:13 – Paul prays by the river on the Sabbath.
📖 Acts 17:2 – Paul reasons in the synagogue for three Sabbaths.
📖 Acts 18:4 – He teaches Jews and Greeks every Sabbath in Corinth.

  • Nowhere does Scripture say the Sabbath was abolished or replaced.
  • The apostles kept the seventh-day Sabbath and used it as their primary day of teaching and worship.

🧠 Spiritual Message: If the apostles honored the Sabbath after the resurrection, so should we.

🔹 V. The Sabbath Is Perpetual

📖 Exodus 31:16–17

“It is a perpetual covenant… a sign forever…”

📖 Isaiah 66:23

“From one new moon to another, and from one Sabbath to another, all flesh shall come to worship before Me…”

📖 Hebrews 4:9

“There remains therefore a Sabbath rest for the people of God.”

  • The Sabbath is not temporary—it is everlasting.
  • The prophets and the New Testament confirm that Sabbath will still be honored in the world to come.

🧠 Spiritual Message: The Sabbath points to eternal rest—it is a weekly rehearsal for the Kingdom of God.

🔹 VI. Why the Sabbath Still Matters Today

📖 Matthew 11:28

“Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

  • In a restless world, the Sabbath reminds us to pause and reconnect with God.
  • It is a gift to renew our spirit, restore our families, and refocus on what matters most.

🧠 Spiritual Message: True rest is found in Yeshua, but the weekly Sabbath teaches us to live in that rest now.

🔹 Final Thought and Prayer

📖 Isaiah 56:2

“Blessed is the man… who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it…”

  • The Sabbath is not a burden. It’s a blessing.
  • Yeshua honored it. The apostles honored it. We are called to honor it today.

🙏 Closing Prayer:

Father, thank You for the precious gift of Sabbath rest.
Teach us to walk in Your rhythm, to rest in Your promises, and to follow the example of our Messiah.
Help us to honor the day You sanctified, and in doing so, find renewal for our souls.
In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

Rabbi Reuben

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