Passover

April 1, 2026 (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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The Biblical Festivals That Reveal God's Plan of Salvation

Sin has cut humanity off from God and brought the ultimate penalty of death. But God has a plan to heal the broken relationship and save mankind. That plan is revealed in a series of annual reminders—the festivals of God...
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God's Appointment With You

Did you know that God set aside a special day so you can have meaningful, lasting contact with Him? Nearly 6,000 years ago our Creator declared the seventh-day Sabbath a day of rest and fellowship with Him.
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Which Jesus Does Easter Celebrate?

Is Easter really about the Jesus described in the Bible? And what do sunrise services, eggs and bunnies have to do with the Jesus the apostles served?
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Let Us Keep the Feast!

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The Three-Letter Word No One Wants to Talk About

It seems most people today don't really know what "sin" means. Two biblical festivals can help us understand why God considers sin so bad.
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Finding What's Truly Priceless

Jesus Christ described the core of His message in Matthew 13:45-46 as a pearl of great price. But what He did for us as His final act of love is also priceless.
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The Scarlet Cord

A colored rope hanging from a window held great meaning for a woman in Jericho thousands of years ago. It also has special significance for us as Christians.
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Where Do We Stand Before God?

As we look back on the Passover season, we have a reminder of an important process that should continue throughout the entire year—self-examination .
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The Beauty of Restoration

I rarely schedule time to watch television, but one of my greatest media indulgences is to watch one of the Hallmark Hall of Fame movies.
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Compass Point

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When and how often should Christians partake of the Lord's Supper as directed by Jesus to remember His death for the sins of the world?

Should we take the communion whenever we want or is there a prescribed frequency?
A Lesson in Due Season
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A Lesson in Due Season

We learned a lot—and not just about the Bible either!
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Easter: Is It What You Think It Is?

An open Bible with a pen resting on the page and a notebook with notes.
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Christians Who Don't Celebrate Easter: What Do They Know?

Easter is the most important holiday for hundreds of millions of believers around the world. Yet thousands of Christians don't observe it. Do they know something that others don't?
The Symmetry of the Festivals
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The Symmetry of the Festivals

Each festival clearly represents specific steps in God's plan. Interestingly, the spring and autumn festival seasons also reflect and reinforce each other.
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Lessons of the First Passover

As we approach God’s Passover each year, it is beneficial to review Israel’s first Passover with its very meaningful lessons.
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Moses and Passover Reflections

What incidents in the life of Moses have relevant lessons for us today?
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What Does It Mean to Be Justified?

What exactly is justification? Why is it so important in God’s sight? Most importantly, how can we become justified?
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The Festival Code: Unlocking the Future

The following letters from and to Abdul are composites, but the events pictured by God's Holy Days are real! In fact, these little-known celebrations contain coded messages that reveal the future for everyone.
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Mysterious Festival Days

Psst. Let me tell you a secret. Millions of professing Christians don’t even know these days exist. Yet these festivals explain how and when God will have a personal relationship with every human being, including you and me. Here’s the...