Articles tagged with: Passover

The meaning of the Passover symbols

UCGia Bible Insights March 30 2023

The meaning of the Passover symbols

Once each year, on the anniversary of the night on which Jesus was betrayed, we should contemplate the meaning of Christ's death by the observance of the Passover service.
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How Easter replaced the biblical Passover

UCG IA Bible Insights April 14 2022

How Easter replaced the biblical Passover

The Bible contains no record of the New Testament Church observing Easter or Lent during the time of the apostles, nor does it contain any direction for their observance.

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Our annual pilgrimage to Golgotha

UCG-A Bible Insights March 18 2021

Our annual pilgrimage to Golgotha

Passover observance brings into focus the events which took place when Jesus was crucified and the suffering He endured.
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Why should Christians keep the Passover?

UCGia Bible Insights April 17 2019

Why should Christians keep the Passover?

Many Christians have been taught the Passover is an outdated “Jewish” observance done away with at Jesus’ death and replaced by Easter.

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The last words of Christ

UCG IA Bible Insights April 14 2022

The last words of Christ

Jesus Christ is the most profound example of someone whose final words and actions changed history for the better.

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Does God expect us to observe the Passover?

UCG IA Bible Insights April 7 2022

Does God expect us to observe the Passover?

God's plan for the redemption of mankind begins with Christ's sacrifice for our sins.

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Lessons from the Passover

UCG-A Bible Insights April 2 2020

Lessons from the Passover

Just before His death on the cross Christ instituted new symbols of bread and wine for the Passover. It is important to understand their meaning.
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A feast celebrating sincerity and truth

UCG-A Bible Insights April 11 2019

A feast celebrating sincerity and truth

For people who observe Easter it might come as a surprise to learn that Paul, the Apostle sent to the Gentiles, gave instructions to a mostly Gentile church in Corinth to keep festivals generally regarded as Jewish and not for Christians.

What does the Feast of Unleavened Bread mean for Christians?

UCG IA Bible Insights April 14 2022

What does the Feast of Unleavened Bread mean for Christians?

"The symbolism of the biblical festivals, outlined in Leviticus 23, very importantly points to the life and mission of Jesus Christ."

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Spiritual lessons in foot washing

UCG IA Bible Insights April 7 2022

Spiritual lessons in foot washing

Why did Christ washed His disciples’ feet and tell us to follow His example?

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Judging yourself

UCG-A Bible Insights March 12 2020

Judging yourself

Pastor Bruce Dean, points out that when we judge others we can avoid focussing on our own faults and weaknesses.
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