God’s instructions in Exodus 12 have many significant details, some of which have often been misinterpreted. There have been major controversies over the interpretation of Exodus 12 even within the greater Church of God. For example, for Jesus’ last Passover before His crucifixion, did He and the disciples observe it as Exodus 12 prescribes, or did they observe it a day early? Also, Judaism regards the Night to be Much Observed as “Passover” and regards it as a celebration of the Exodus from Egypt. That makes it easier to ignore Christ as “our Passover” (1 Corinthians 5:7).

Don Hooser

United Church of God Pastor

Don Hooser is a minister for the United Church of God. He and his wife Judy live in his home in McKinney, Texas, during the winter months and in her home in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, during the summer months. His wife Elsie died in August 2020 and he married Judy on January 1, 2022.  Mr. Hooser graduated in 1963 from Southern Methodist University with a degree in mechanical engineering, and graduated in 1966 from Ambassador College, Big Sandy, Texas.  For most of the time since then he served as a church pastor.