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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A Week that Changed History: Biblical Foundation

As Resurrection Sunday approaches, we are in the midst of the "Christian Super Bowl," the most important time of the year! In fact, today is Good Friday, at which time we remember the sacrificial death of Jesus to atone for our sins. On Sunday we celebrate the risen Christ, and if that were not true, …

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A Week that Changed History: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Passion Week

We’re leading up to Resurrection Day by exploring the week that set the stage.  As you know, Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.  The Jews were expecting a conquering king, and had hopes that Jesus would save them from oppressive Roman rule.  However, Jesus came as a humble servant, riding on a lowly donkey and, …

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