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Passover: a time to remember God’s redemption in your life
In the Bible, there’s a story many of us are familiar with, where God shows this power over the Egyptian gods, culminating in the Passover and rescue from Egypt across the red sea.
But quickly they forgot his deliverance. Are we much different today? How can we remember?
Finding Jesus in the Jewish holiday of Passover
Christians celebrate communion often, but did you know it’s directly connected to the Jewish festival of Passover? When Jesus said “Do this in remembrance of me,” it was part of a Passover Seder meal that He was having with His Jewish disciples. What should followers of Jesus do with this biblical holiday?
Why should a Christian celebrate the biblical festivals?
We’re used to our modern, Americanized calendar with all of the holidays that come with it: Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and more. Yet here, centered around the ancient Hebrew calendar, we find a God who cares about his people so much that he designates seven special events throughout the year so they can rest, remember Him, and enjoy the good life.
What are the 7 feasts mentioned in the bible?
Did you know that buried in the Old Testament book of Leviticus, we find a God who cares about his people so much that he designates seven holidays throughout the year so we can rest, remember Him, and enjoy the good life He created?
How the spring and fall feasts point to Jesus as Messiah
Over the last few months, my friend Jim and I have been diving in and discussing the significance of the Spring feasts of Israel, mentioned in the Bible in Leviticus 23. As followers of Jesus, you may not realize it, but we come from a rich tradition rooted in Hebrew soil. Keep reading for a summary of our conversations about the spring feasts and a preview of the upcoming fall feasts.
If the LORD delights in us
There’s a story in the bible where God tells Moses to send out 12 men to spy on the promised land— to find out if the land was good or bad; if the people were weak or strong.
What do the four cups of wine represent at Passover?
The Four cups of wine at a Passover meal represent the four promises of God to the ancient Israelite people. Learn about the rich significance hidden in these four cups!
Will you follow the majority or believe the promises?
In Numbers, we find a story of 12 people spying out the land of promise. Only two had enough faith to go against the majority of voices. Which side will you be on?
