The Glory and Responsibility of Zion (56:1–66:24)
Salvation is the act of God in which he gathers his people, both Jew and Gentile, and unites them with himself and with one another (56:1–2). To these he extends the privilege of being subjects under his righteous rule along with all its benefits. The proper response of the people of God is that of covenant loyalty. The Lord expects his people to act like him. He expects that the people who have been justified and thereby have entered into a relationship with him will act in accordance with his own standards. There is a blessing for all who keep the covenant.
The Sabbath is singled out as the sign of the covenant and is representative of all the commandm…
Baker Publishing Group, The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary, by Gary M. Burge