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Passover

April 22, 2024 (Observed evening before)

"For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us" (1 Corinthians 5:7).

Keeping the Passover each year reminds us that God is the forgiver of sin who grants us eternal life in His Kingdom through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our Passover. This observance is a memorial of our Creator's continuing role in humanity's salvation.

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A basket with a bunny rabbit inside and Easter eggs laying outside.

What Are the Real Origins of Easter?

  • by Jerold Aust
Millions assume that Easter, one of the world's major religious holidays, is found in the Bible. But is it? Have you ever looked into Easter's origins and customs and compared them with the Bible?

The Dings Will Fade

  • by Janet Treadway
Do you ever feel like your weaknesses, faults and mistakes are being brought to everyone’s attention? Well I experienced that with many loud dings!

"Hidden" Lessons of the First Passover

  • by Joseph Sheperd
As we approach God's Passover each year, it is beneficial to review Israel's first Passover, where we see very meaningful lessons for us.
A Bible sitting on a top of books and paper.

Jesus Christ and the Meaning of the Biblical Holy Days

  • by Vince Szymkowiak
Jesus Christ celebrated seven festivals every year that most Christians today can’t even name, yet He is at the core of all of them. He is the reason for each of these seasons, and they have great meaning for anyone who would like to follow Him better today. What are these festivals, and what do they reveal about our Savior and King?
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Barley field.

The Wave Sheaf: How an Ancient Ceremony Foreshadowed Jesus' Role

  • by Larry Neff
The Old Testament describes many ceremonies that sound quite odd to us. Yet everything God does is for a purpose. The purpose of one ceremony, the wave-sheaf offering, was to teach us about one aspect of Jesus Christ's role in mankind's salvation.

Preparing for Passover: A Seasonal and Yearlong Process

  • by Herbert Teitgen
As we approach the Passover season, it is traditional to go through a preparation process. Entering the cycle of God's annual festivals should prod us to reflect on the meaning and significance of each of the seven festivals and seven steps in God's master plan.

Christians Can Learn From the Origins of Easter

  • by Larry Walker
Easter, the highlight of the religious calendar for most Christian churches, is now upon us again. For the Jewish community, this is also the Passover season. Most of us have probably noticed that Easter and Passover fall during the same time of the year, often within a few days of each other. It may come as a surprise to know that Easter is an outgrowth of the Passover-especially since these...

'The Third Day'

  • by Good News
Other parts of the story reaffirm Christ was raised on a Saturday evening, not Sunday morning.

Had a Mental Checkup Lately?

  • by David Treybig
Just as with our annual physical check -ups, each year on the Days of Unleavened Bread and Passover, we should take extra measures to examine ourselves. This is our annual spritual "check-up."

Lessons From Two Resurrections

  • by Bruce Gore
John’s Gospel details two quite different resurrections. Both were miracles. But what the disciples saw in the second transformed their lives, giving them power and conviction to face trials, persecution and even martyrdom for an astounding truth.
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A foggy sunrise over farmlands.

The Biblical Festivals That Teach Us About Jesus Christ

  • by Mario Seiglie
Few people are aware of the seven festivals God reveals in the Bible. Even fewer are aware that they center around and teach us a great deal about Jesus Christ and His role in God's plan for all mankind.

You Are Free!

  • by Kevin Ford
There have been many peoples over the years forced into slavery. Are we still enslaved today? Find out how, why and what can and will be done about it.

A Special Friend

  • by Erik Jones
Friendships don't have to just be with people our own age. Read this heart-warming story about a friendship that spanned the generations.