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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Crucifixion on Friday, resurrection on Sunday...but can you imagine what Saturday might have been like? The One who came as the Jewish Messiah was now lying lifeless in a tomb. The heartbreak, the disappointment, the perceived betrayal...hopes dashed and minds bewildered. And all this on the Jewish Sabbath. But there is more we need to …
In Christian circles, we call it Good Friday. Why "good?" Isn't that the day Jesus was crucified? Indeed, it was. If we were to use human eyes to view this day from Jesus' perspective, we would fail miserably to understand the day...and yes, that is what we tend to do. But when perceived in light …
