The Literal Commandment
"But, whether it is an ox or a sheep, you shall not kill both it and its young in one day." (Leviticus 22:28)
The literal commandment is that we should not kill both an ox or a sheep along with its offspring in one day.
Messiah Says
Messiah implicitly affirmed this commandment when He spoke about the Law:
"Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:17-19)
Pictures of Messiah
This commandment shows G-d's mercy and compassion.
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Messiah died for us. (Romans 5:8)
How Messiah Fulfilled
We know that Messiah did not sin (Hebrews 4:15) and so we know Messiah fulfilled this commandment by not slaughtering an animal and its offspring on the same day.
Traditional Observance
The traditional observance of this commandment is found in its literal meaning: not slaughtering an animal and its offspring on the same day.
Other Notes
We are able to fulfill this commandment today and should not slaughter an animal and its offspring on the same day.
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