A very enlightening account is at Daniel 9: 24 -27 Which foretold when Jesus would appear as the Messiah in 29 a d and be put to death 3/12 years Later - Note verse 27 that he would keep the abrahamic covenant In force 1 prophetic week - 7 years- numbers 14:34-a day for a year - so from 29 a d to 36 a d the preaching was to The Jews - the lost sheep of the house of Israel - but In 36 a d - Peter went to Cornelius - a gentile and from Then on the Gentiles were called to be anointed Christians and make up the majority to this day Note also it says when the messiah would be cut off in The midst of the week or middle - 3 1/2 years - middle of 7 - That the sacrifices and oblations under the law would cease- So the about 600 laws would become void and no more need For sacrifices for sin - the 10 commandments were part of Those many laws - Christ choose not to restate the sabbath commandment it Certainly appears but as you say 7 th day Adventists have Their strong view - It becomes a matter of what a person through diligent and Prayerful study of the scriptures conclude - In the case of a religious organization - they can set The beliefs and those that agree with them follow- Always enjoy interesting discussions relating to the Bible -