A Look Back: Jewish Passover and Christian Easter – Are the Two Related?

A question that often arises during Passover season is: Is Easter related in any way to the Jewish Passover? The answer: No...but, yes! The commonality is Yeshua (Jesus)! Neither holy day would truly be holy without Him! For Jews, Passover was the day the death angel "passed over" every home whose doorpost was sprinkled with …

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Is There a Connection between COVID (plague) and Passover?

Hebrew is a very interesting language, and when Biblical Hebrew concepts are revealed, we find out just how intricate the plans of God are! But do COVID and Passover have any connection at all? Based on the root of a few Hebrew words, it certainly seems possible! On this "in between day" (between Good Friday …

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Praying for the Jewish People This Passover

Passover, the most significant Jewish feast, commemorates the Jews' miraculous escape from Egypt. Most (even secular Jews) relate to God's provision and protection of the Jewish people, and many consider it a miracle. For that, and many other reasons, the Passover season (which started at sundown on Friday) is a great time to pray for …

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Passion Week Meditations: Wednesday

We're reaching the halfway point in our Passion Week meditations. My prayer is that you are propelled deeper into considering the depth of Jesus' sacrifice for us as He endured His final week before bearing the cross. The deeper we know and understand, the greater our appreciation of His love for us. We're joining Canyon …

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