Bible Student’s Assistant

TIME TO COMMENCE THE SABBATH

The Sabbath begins with the Evening. Proof Leviticus 23:32; Nehemiah 13:19; Luke 23:54; Ezekiel 46:1, 2. BSA 18.8

Note. - The Sabbath is kept as a memorial of creation; hence it should begin with the evening, according to the original reckoning of time. Genesis 1. BSA 19.1

The evening begins with the setting of the sun. Proof. Leviticus 22:6, 7; Deuteronomy 23:11; Judges 14:12, 18; Joshua 8:29; 10:26, 27. BSA 19.2

Passover at Even or Sunset. Exodus 12:18; Leviticus 23:5; Numbers 9:3; Matthew 26:20; Deuteronomy 16:6. BSA 19.3

Christ healed the Sick at Even or Sunset. Matthew 8:16; Mark 1:32; Luke 4:40. BSA 19.4