Passover is the Jewish celebration of God’s liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. Why did Jesus celebrate it but his modern Christian followers do not?
Define ‘Passover’ as used in the Bible. Locate examples of ‘Passover’ in Bible verses.
Passover (Heb., peʹsach; Gr., paʹskha) was instituted the evening preceding the Exodus from Egypt. The first Passover was observed about the time of full moon, on the 14th day of Abib (later called Nisan) in the year 1513 B.C.E. This was thereafter to be celebrated annually. (Ex 12:17-20, 24-27) Abib (Nisan) falls within the months March-April of the Gregorian calendar. Passover was followed ...
Study: The Passover was an important event in the history of God’s people. What important lessons can Christians learn from the Passover and the Exodus accounts?
The Passover —‘This Is to Be a Memorial for You’ | Study
The first observable new moon nearest to the spring equinox marked the first day of Nisan. Passover began 13 days later. Jesus celebrated the Passover with his apostles, dismissed Judas Iscariot, and then instituted the Lord’s Evening Meal. This meal replaced the Jewish Passover and therefore should be observed only once a year.
It’s the final day of Jesus’ life on earth and his last Passover with his apostles. What service does he perform to teach them humility?
Although the Passover did not foreshadow the Memorial of Jesus Christ’s death, certain features of the Passover have meaning for us.
In the action-packed days before Jesus’ final Passover, religious leaders seek to kill him, and money-loving Judas Iscariot offers to betray him.