Hi everyone! Through Israel College of the Bible, I have studied things such as the Jewishness of Jesus, and learned of the principles of Rabbinic Judaism (how it started, tenants of the belief system, etc). It has helped me to understand how Judaism subsists without Temple sacrifices and worship, which is what Judaism via the …
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Finding Jesus in the Passover
Jews all over the world are celebrating Passover (Pesach) today (beginning last night at sundown). Passover is such a blessed time for Jews, as they commemorate their release from Egyptian bondage. But dear friends, Passover is a powerful picture of God's redemption of us all. Today, I want you to see the full picture of …
Similarities of Passover and Resurrection Weekend
Welcome back friends! Yesterday we discovered that the Jewish observance of Passover coincides with the Christian observances of Good Friday and Resurrection Day. Indeed, the Christian and Jewish events share some similarities, though it is rare that the holidays are observed simultaneously. Let's consider some similarities. The very essence of the Christian celebration of Good …
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Christian Resurrection Weekend Coincides with Jewish Passover
We're in for a treat this weekend, dear friends! The Jewish feast of Passover coincides with the Christian commemoration of the death, burial and victorious resurrection of Jesus! As you probably know, Jewish feasts occur according to the Hebrew (lunar) calendar, as opposed to the modern Gregorian calendar of which we are familiar. Thus, it …
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