rules and regulations or be set free by the gospel of grace through faith in the Savior (cf. John 8:31–36)? When Jesus declared Himself to be the Lord of the Sabbath, He struck a severe blow at the entire system of merit and works-righteousness that found its focal point in the Sabbath. The seventh day of every week had become the platform for showcasing Pharisaic legalism. The command to observe the Sabbath, like the other nine commandments, was intended to promote love toward God and other people