Passover is a major Jewish holiday. It occurs every year in the spring. Those celebrating remember that after 400 years of slavery, God rescued His people out of Egypt. God used an Israelite man named Moses to deliver them to freedom. The journey of the Jewish people (the Israelites) to the Promised Land began with the first Passover and the exodus from Egypt.
What is Passover? Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, stands as one of the most significant feasts in both Jewish and Christian traditions. The story of Passover is first described in the Old Testament, and it commemorates the Israelites' miraculous exodus...
What does "erev" mean in Hebrew? English most often translates the Hebrew word "erev" as "evening." But as the Jewish poet, Haim Nachman Bialik, (1873-1934) once said, “Reading the Bible in translation is like kissing your new bride through a...
Easter Sermon Ideas for You Are you a pastor or Christian speaker looking to integrate something fresh from Scripture into a message on Easter? Oftentimes a Jewish context from Scripture can provide exactly that. Here are nine nuggets we've prepared,...
Holy Communion You are probably familiar with the concept of taking communion in the form of bread and wine (or grape juice). The practice of holy communion is common in Christian churches, as it follows a commandment given by Jesus....
Have you ever wondered how Israel, Passover, and Jesus' Resurrection are connected? The connection between the Passover and Jesus' resurrection is undeniable. The two events coincided in time (Jesus died and rose while the Jewish people were observing the holiday)....
Feasts of the Lord The Jewish people have kept many of the biblical feasts through the centuries. God established the biblical feasts for His people to observe. And since Israel became an independent nation in 1948, some of the feasts...
A Guide to First Fruits in the Bible The Apostle Paul calls Jesus the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. Thanks to Jesus’ resurrection, we can see the prophetic significance of the three main Jewish holidays. There is...
Do Christians celebrate Passover? Who can celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover? Is it appropriate for gentile believers in Yeshua (Jesus) to join in? Can Christians celebrate Passover? One of the most significant and often overlooked aspects of the Passover...
The Biblical Jewish New Years In Israel, you will not hear of too many households celebrating a typical, western New Year's Eve in January. In the west, we love our fireworks and to see the ball drop. But the Jewish...
Is Passover Important to Christians? You may be wondering, “Is Passover important to Christians?” The answer is not only a resounding YES. In fact, Jesus is all over the story of Passover! As with all the biblical festivals, Passover foreshadows...
Passover is one of the most anticipated and celebrated holidays in Jewish culture, but check out these lesser-known Passover facts! Passover Fact #1: SPRING CLEANING Yep, it’s that time of year! A time to declutter… and finally go through all...
What do Jesus and Passover Have in Common? Jesus (Yeshua) was a Jewish man, raised in a Jewish family. Thus, it is no surprise that He kept each one of the appointed times (moedim) as prescribed in the Torah –...