Passover

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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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Humility of Mind and Action

An important part of the Passover ceremony is the washing of each other’s feet. But why would Jesus want us to do it and what does it teach us?
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The Destroyer Passed Over

Passover is a word not used much in the world today; but as you will see, it is not a word nor a day that we should overlook.
Who Killed Jesus Christ?
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Who Killed Jesus Christ?

Why does anyone commit the ultimate act of violence against another human being? What have been the consequences of one of history’s most unjust killings?
How long was Jesus in the tomb?
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Jesus Wasn't Crucified on Friday or Resurrected on Sunday: How long was Jesus in the tomb?

How can we fit three days and three nights between a Friday afternoon crucifixion and an Easter Sunday sunrise? The fact is, we can't. So what is the truth about when Jesus was crucified and resurrected? How long was Jesus...
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The Dings Will Fade

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!
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What Are the Real Origins of Easter?

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?
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Reconciliation: The True Path to Healing and Salvation

Someone has already shown the way to a harmonious relationship with not only our Creator, but also our fellow men and women. So where and how do we start on this path to reconciliation?
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"Hidden" Lessons of the First Passover

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.
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Jesus Christ and the Meaning of the Biblical Holy Days

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...
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Spring Feast "Safari" Shows How God Is Blessing His Work in East Africa

This spring, my husband, Barry, and I had the opportunity to ride along on a visiting tour of East Africa and see firsthand how God is blessing the work there.
Barley field.
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The Wave Sheaf: How an Ancient Ceremony Foreshadowed Jesus' Role

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...
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Preparing for Passover: A Seasonal and Yearlong Process

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...
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The Biblical Festivals That Show How God Will Bring World Peace

Will mankind ever experience lasting peace? Humanity's track record isn't very good. But a series of biblical feasts reveals how God will indeed bring lasting world peace!
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Personalizing the Passover: What About Unbaptized Young People?

Since the Bible teaches that observing the Passover is for those baptized, does this mean that the Passover is irrelevant for young people?
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Why don't youth take part in Passover services?

What does the Bible say?
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Where can I find what the Bible says about communion? Is the frequency left up to each individual?

Should we take the communion whenever we want or is there a prescribed frequency?
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Christians Can Learn From the Origins of Easter

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...
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The Chronology of Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection

The actual chronology of Jesus's death and resurrection.
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'The Third Day'

Other parts of the story reaffirm Christ was raised on a Saturday evening, not Sunday morning.
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Had a Mental Checkup Lately?

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."
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