Is Easter....

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pek1 said:
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Easter is actually the biggest holiday in regard to church attendance. I noted this morning in church that we almost doubled. Plus, everyone looks so pious it almost makes me sick! :giggle:
Our pastor calls them "CEO" Christians--"Christmas and Eastor Only".
 
Rose Immortal said:
I believe so. Jesus' entry into Jerusalem was during the Passover festival.

Are you guys referring to the modern day Jewish holidays, or is there a Christian celebration of Passover as well? (Forgive my ignorance- 8 years of Sunday school did nothing to expand my knowledge of Christianity.)
 
ayala920 said:
Are you guys referring to the modern day Jewish holidays, or is there a Christian celebration of Passover as well? (Forgive my ignorance- 8 years of Sunday school did nothing to expand my knowledge of Christianity.)

As far as I know, it's not typical for Christians to celebrate Passover. I'm not going to speak for Messianic Jews, though, because it's possible they do. I don't know enough to say, though.
 
Rose Immortal said:
As far as I know, it's not typical for Christians to celebrate Passover. I'm not going to speak for Messianic Jews, though, because it's possible they do. I don't know enough to say, though.

I guess I was confused since it was referred to as "Passover day," when, in reality, it's an 8-day holiday.
 
Passover, mean death didn't touch us, then night when all 1st born egyptians were dead by death angel, and the hebrews survived, how? The blood. Moses told the hebrews to have the blood cover on door post so9 death angel will pass over them and not touch them, which lead the hebrews free from slave by egyptian pharoah. Its a perfect portrait of Jesus. Jesus blood is on our "doorpost" (our heart). That Jesus conquered death, and those who recieves Christ in their life will not face death penalty. Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe,, sin left a crimson stain, Jesus wash me white as snow.
 
AJ said:
so why do we hide eggs?

http://www.holidays.net/easter/eggs.htm

Of all the symbols associated with Easter the egg, the symbol of fertility and new life, is the most identifiable. The customs and traditions of using eggs have been associated with Easter for centuries
Originally Easter eggs were painted with bright colors to represent the sunlight of spring and were used in Easter-egg rolling contests or given as gifts. After they were colored and etched with various designs the eggs were exchanged by lovers and romantic admirers, much the same as valentines. In medieval time eggs were traditionally given at Easter to the servants. In Germany eggs were given to children along with other Easter gifts

Different cultures have developed their own ways of decorating Easter eggs. Crimson eggs, to honor the blood of Christ, are exchanged in Greece. In parts of Germany and Austria green eggs are used on Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday). Slavic peoples decorate their eggs in special patterns of gold and silver

Austrian artists design patterns by fastening ferns and tiny plants around the eggs, which are then boiled. The plants are then removed revealing a striking white pattern. The Poles and Ukrainians decorate eggs with simple designs and colors. A number of eggs are made in the distinctive manner called pysanki (to design, to write)

Pysanki eggs are a masterpiece of skill and workmanship. Melted beeswax is applied to the fresh white egg. It is then dipped in successive baths of dye. After each dip wax is painted over the area where the preceding color is to remain. Eventually a complex pattern of lines and colors emerges into a work of art

In Germany and other countries eggs used for cooking where not broken, but the contents were removed by piercing the end of each egg with a needle and blowing the contents into a bowl. The hollow eggs were dyed and hung from shrubs and trees during the Easter Week. The Armenians would decorate hollow eggs with pictures of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and other religious designs
 
ayala920 said:
Are you guys referring to the modern day Jewish holidays, or is there a Christian celebration of Passover as well?
Jesus himself was an observant Jew, and his death coincided with the Passover Celebrations - but Christians do not generally celebrate "Passover" the way a Jew would know it. There is a somewhat Passover related tradition that is celebrated. At the last Passover meal Jesus shared with his disciples, he served the bread and said that it symbolized his body which would be broken for all mankind, and he served the wine and said it symbolized his blood which would soon be spilled for all. When we take bread and wine we call it "Communion" but I kind of appreciate how it is linked to Passover too.
 
hottiedeafboi said:
That Jesus conquered death, and those who recieves Christ in their life will not face death penalty. Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe,, sin left a crimson stain, Jesus wash me white as snow.
I like how you described it too. Thank you.
 
Reba said:
Our pastor calls them "CEO" Christians--"Christmas and Eastor Only".

You forgot about those who are married and buried, Reba. Don't forget about baptism and confirmation for those churches that practice that.
 
ayala920 said:
Are you guys referring to the modern day Jewish holidays, or is there a Christian celebration of Passover as well? (Forgive my ignorance- 8 years of Sunday school did nothing to expand my knowledge of Christianity.)

This is why I don't go to Sunday School anymore and, when I did go, we never discussed anything like that, either. Hmm...come to think of it, I never learned this in any of the Christian colleges I attended to be in the ministry. Shocking what these churches teach now, huh? "Pass the loot and scoot!" ;) :ugh: :roll:
 
pek1 said:
This is why I don't go to Sunday School anymore and, when I did go, we never discussed anything like that, either. Hmm...come to think of it, I never learned this in any of the Christian colleges I attended to be in the ministry. Shocking what these churches teach now, huh? "Pass the loot and scoot!" ;) :ugh: :roll:
That's sad. :( I learn a LOT in my Sunday School Bible classes. I guess it depends on the church and the colleges. There are good ones and there are bad ones. Some change over time also. My Pastor says that he no longer recommends the Bible college from which he graduated about 40 years ago. He supports other Bible colleges now.

I know that we have had several lessons and sermons relating to OT Passover, NT Passover and Jesus, and current Passover practices by modern Jews. In one class we brought in the representative foods of a Passover Seder.
 
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