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Sep 09

Timing of Jesus’ crucifixion

By Mark Morgan | Jesus , Passover , Timelines

Timing of the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread

On which day of the week did the Passover occur? And how does that fit in with the timing of Jesus’ crucifixion?

You may think that these are silly questions, because we are all used to the idea of annual events that occur on a given date, and therefore take place on a different day of the week each year. And this is exactly how it would have worked with the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread which followed it.

Why does this matter? Because the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ are intimately tied to the Passover Feast and the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

May 27

Harmony of Bible records of the Roman trial and subsequent crucifixion of Jesus

By Admin | Harmonies , Jesus , Passover

Harmony of Jesus' trial and crucifixion:

The need for a harmony

In many of the events recorded in the Bible, details are written in more than one place. For example, details of the reign of many kings are recorded in both Kings and Chronicles and sometimes in one or more prophets also.

When we are writing Bible-based fiction, we always want to make sure that our stories match the details given in the Bible and sometimes that requires the harmonisation of more than one record. Continue reading

Nov 15

A parable and “A lamb set aside”

By Mark Morgan | Jesus , Miscellaneous , Passover

A Bible Tales post with a difference! A parable about preparation and a then poem, “A lamb set aside”, to remind us of what Jesus did for us as the lamb of God.

A parable…

The return of Jesus will be like when a husband has worked all night and is very tired. After telling his wife that he will get up sometime for lunch, he is finally free to sleep.

And when he rises from sleep, his wife smiles happily and welcomes him gladly. He sees that his lunch is already cooked and sits bubbling on the stove. The table is laid ready, with utensils and a plate in each place. Beside his plate, a glass with a cool drink awaits him. Husband and wife sit down together and share a joyful meal.

I tell you the truth, that man will treasure his wife forever!

In the same way, make sure that you have everything ready for Jesus before he returns.

May 11

The Passover Lamb

By Mark Morgan | Jeremiah , Passover

The Passover

Just before God led the people of Israel out of Egypt, he told them to keep the Passover lamb in their homes from the 10th day of the first month (Exodus 12:3) until until they killed it on the 14th at twilight (Exodus 12:6).

A lamb in the home?

When the Passover is defined as a national feast in Leviticus 23 and Deuteronomy 16, there is no mention of any requirement to keep the lamb beforehand. Was this just a once-off requirement as part of building up for the first Passover? Continue reading

Mar 05

The year in Israel – feasts