Category: Passover
Lent: Scripture, Tradition, and the Question of Origins
Discussions surrounding Lent often fall into two extremes. On one side, many Christians assume it is a time-honored tradition tracing back to the time of Christ – widespread, holy, and symbolically Christian – and therefore biblical in origin. A forty-day fast leading up to Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection seems appropriate, spiritually meaningful, and rooted in devotion. Because it feels so deeply Christian, to question it…
Why We Observe the Passover at the Beginning of the 14th Day
The timing of Passover observance has been debated for millennia. Today, many Jews and Christians who keep the Passover do so at the end of the 14th day of the first month, as the 15th begins. This timing is often based on a particular interpretation of the term “twilight” in Exodus 12:6, which some understand to mean the period between late afternoon and sunset –…
Why Passover Still Matters: Rehearsing God’s Plan for Humanity
For most Christians today, the term “Passover” feels like it belongs to another religion altogether – something Jewish, ancient, and unnecessary for those under grace. Easter is widely accepted as the Christian commemoration of Jesus’ death and resurrection, while the Passover is seen as a shadow long gone, fulfilled and discarded. Yet Jesus Himself said something striking just hours before His crucifixion: “With fervent desire…