When I see the blood, I will pass over you. Exodus 12:13 How is it possible that a Christian church, about 25 years after the ascension of Christ, was observing the oldest known Jewish holyday? …
The Body of Christ
The Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for …
From Passover to Easter
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 1 Corinthians 15:20 Occasionally, when I have said that “Easter” is nowhere mentioned in Bible, someone reminds me of …
The Passover by Any Other Name
And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer: For …
Feast of Trumpets: Judgment Day
As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Romans 14:11-12 KJV …
The Resurrection
For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 Even if …
Reconciled to God
For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Romans 5:10 If you have read much …
The Feast of Tabernacles
On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand and cast a wistful eye, To Canaan’s fair and happy land where my possessions lie. I am bound for the promised land, yes I am I am bound for …
Only Here a Little While
Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is …
The Last Great Day
Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, O My people, I will open your graves and cause you to come up from your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel. Ezekiel 37:12 I had …
The Dilemma
Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. Romans 10:1 Many years ago, before I learned better than to argue religion, I was engaged in a discussion …
The Sabbath and the Gentiles
So when the Jews went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath. Acts 13:42 By the time Paul ends up in Antioch, everything has …
The Hebrew Calendar
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years. Genesis …
The Thread: Epilogue
LORD, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. Psalm …
In Defense of the Holydays
To those of us who have been keeping the holydays for years – in some cases, for all of our lives – the practice seems so natural, so right. The Scriptures supporting the practice seem …
The New Testament Sabbath Day
Would it surprise you to learn that during the time the New Testament was being written, the entire Christian church throughout the known world observed the Sabbath day? No, I don’t mean Sunday. I mean …
Capital Punishment: A Christian Dilemma
He is twenty years old, but he looks more like sixteen. In blue jeans and sweater, his hair neatly cut, he looks like he should have books under his arm and be headed for class. …
The New Islamic Empire
They’ve been known as people of the desert. To the Western eye, they appear backward, undeveloped, fanatical, bizarre, and irrationally violent. Yet they are the remnants of one of the greatest empires the world has …
Are You Ready for Baptism?
At first, Philip wondered why he was here. It was not a place anyone in his right mind would choose to be. It was hot. It was dry. It was the road from Jerusalem to …