This sign actually hangs on a door marking the entrance into the Garden Tomb Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came …
Why Don’t Passover and Easter Always Coincide?
As Passover week commenced Friday evening, and with Good Friday and Resurrection Day this weekend, Jewish and Christian celebrations coincide this year. However, that is not always the case. In fact, it is somewhat unusual and they can be weeks apart at times. Why is that? One for Israel produced an excellent article answering that …
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A Week that Changed History: Jewish Feasts that Foreshadow Jesus’ Resurrection
Friends, these are exciting days! We are in the midst of the most significant weekend of the year for Christians, and it is linked to the Jewish Passover. So let’s examine Yeshua (Jesus) in the Pesach (Passover) together. Throughout the centuries Jews have celebrated Passover, while Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. To fully appreciate …
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The Story of Passover
It is already past sundown in Israel today, thus Passover has officially begun. Jews in the Holy Land and around the world will commemorate liberation from Egyptian slavery to freedom in the Promised Land. As Passover gets underway, let's hear a brief explanation from the Bible Lands Museum: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelMFA/videos/447037879385444/ Indeed, Passover ends with a song …
