Category: Holy Days
Counting to Pentecost: The Firstfruits of God’s Plan
Pentecost holds a unique place among God’s appointed festivals. Unlike other holy days with fixed calendar dates, Pentecost must be counted—beginning from the day of the Wave Sheaf offering during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. And while most biblical feasts are known by Hebrew names, this day is widely remembered by its Greek name: Pentecost, meaning “the fiftieth day” (Thayer’s Greek Definitions). This name directly…
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—a window…
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 I have…