Epiphany-Passover

EPIPHANY-PASSOVER
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John 1:1-4
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He [Jesus] was with God in the beginning. Through all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men."

Several lesson questions for the Introduction to Biblical Holy Days devotion concerned the Sabbath, and how Christ changed things. Galatians 4:9 says that we don’t have to be enslaved by the law ever again. Jesus ushered in God’s new covenant (Luke 24:20), which Christians observe today.

“So what’s your favorite holiday?” Jules yelled to Miguel as she threw him the softball.

“Christmas!” Miguel replied, tossing Bobby a grounder. “Isn’t yours Hanukkah, Jules?”

“Yeah, I suppose” Jules said. What’s your favorite holiday, Bobby?”

“I like Easter best” Bobby said after a moment. “Isn’t Jesus our Passover Lamb? It seems important to me that we celebrate--what's that called--when the world found out about Jesus?”

Bobby makes a good point. He’s referring to Epiphany (e-PIF-an-ee means a spontaneous understanding). The celebration of the Wise Men finding Jesus is the world’s victory. Isaiah 60:3 prophesizes: “Nations will come to Your light, and kings to the brightness of Your dawn.”

In Jesus, all peoples of the world are invited to receive His gift of forgiveness of sins, salvation, and eternal life. Not just for the Jewish people, Jesus came to save all races (Romans 1:16). That’s the Epiphany broadcast to the whole world. Jesus didn’t die just for one, or two, He died for all humanity (Mark 2:11). His death on the cross, while horrible, purchased forgiveness of everybody’s sins—past, present, and future.

Jules was confused. “What did you say about Passover?”

“Ummm, we don’t observe Passover, because Jesus’ blood covers us all forever.” Bobby said. “That’s what I meant about calling Him “Passover Lamb”—the final sacrifice that never needs repeating.”

“Yeah, I think you’re right” Miguel interjected. “Jesus’ life and death changed everything.”

"Oh" Jules mumbled, unsure, but nodding her head.

Passover is a major feast in the Old Testament. Jesus’ blood purchased forgiveness of sins for all believers, and He’s the reason for Christian Holy Days. Jesus paid the Passover debt in full for everyone who believes in Him.

Take Home Nugget

Jules is curious about what Bobby and Miguel’s faith. Passover is a festival she feels possessive about, being Jewish. When Miguel used this word and “Jesus” in the same sentence, her ears pricked up.

Passover blood painted door frames red.
The angel overhead protected all inside.
Jesus came, hung on a cross, and bled.
His sacrifice final, in Him we abide.

J.D. Griffith

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