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 …
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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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Blessing Israel as Passover Approaches
Happy Lord's Day! We're only days away from the beginning of the spring feast season on the Hebrew calendar. Do you realize Passover commences at sundown this Friday evening (March 30, 2018)? The eight-day festival also includes the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of First Fruits. We'll focus more on those events in …
