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Understand the lessons of this time of year as the new sacred year begins. Abib/Nisan 1 is Thursday March 19 in 2026. The New Covenant Passover is Tuesday March 31st at sunset and the Holy Day begins Wednesday April 1st at sunset in 2026
In ancient religions, sacrifices were often made with the idea of “buying off the gods” and this has translated into a more modern notion that offering a sacrifice, somehow, makes it “right to do wrong.” But is that the scriptural reality, or are there some profound insights that Christians can discern from the lessons of Sacrifice and Passover? And does sacrifice really atone for intentional sins? The bible provides the answers.
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What does St. Patrick’s Day, April Fools, and Passover have in common? It will surprise you!
Jeff Patton examines some of the writings of the early Roman church fathers, the Celtic church, and the scriptures to illuminate the Christian practice of Passover and Sabbath observance and the adoption of the Sunday/Easter tradition by the Roman Church.
Passover, Abib/Nisan 14 in 2026 begins the evening of Tuesday March 31.
The Vatican is often courting the Protestant churches to rejoin the “fold” of the Catholic church. Is this ecumenical model something the Church of God should embrace? As a group or individuals should we relinquish our biblical understanding of Passover, in favour of Easter? Or, do we have strong historic and biblical precedents that tell a cautionary tale, and warn us to avoid those who forsake the scriptural understanding and embrace concepts steeped in church tradition. What were those truths for which the apostle John and his followers were willing to sacrifice their lives? Who has the real authority to determine how and when we worship God? Why Passover not Easter!
Purim begins Monday evening March 2 in 2026. Here is a timely message for those who value the scriptures.
Considering the ongoing attempts of government to remove Christian thought and biblical discourse from the public square, we need to consider the dangers of compromise and Paul’s advice. As we approach the Passover season this year, we should be aware of the leaven of sin in our world, and the dystopian ideologies that are permeating society at every level. Paul warns us to avoid being tolerant of the evil, lest it corrupt us and our communities. We are God’s partners and in fellowship with him, so we cannot be double-minded and in league with the world’s ideologies. Esther faced similar dilemmas. Having been taken to the king’s palace, she needed wisdom to deal graciously in her situation without compromising her godly values. Eventually, for the sake of saving her people she was put to the test. We all will face our day of testing and the danger of compromising under pressure. Will we keep God’s promises and his vision in the forefront of our minds and hearts? Will we endure and be victorious following Esther’s example, when our time of testing comes?
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God Does the Improbable
Most people live their daily lives with no consideration for what God has done or continues to do. So it would surprise them to know how God works — how God does the improbable. But, those who have faith, who trust in God, believe that God will give them victory over death. Is there anything more ‘improbable’ than that? Our spiritual ancestors understood God’s power to reward those who seek him. So, they didn’t just believe he exists. They believed in his power to intervene and do the improbable in their lives. Do you?
Purim in 2026 will begin on Monday evening March 2
Moses in writing to the Israelites before entering their promised land, gave them an admonition, “Remember Amalek.” This brings to mind the question of who was Amalek? Why were they to be remembered? And. how does this tie into the fact that this Sabbath before the days of Purim, is called the Sabbath of Remembrance. Sabbath is a time to be refreshed and to renew the divine narrative in our minds. To understand Amalek we must go to the book of beginnings, for Amalek was a descendant of Esau. It was the relationship between Jacob and Esau, the sons of Isaac, revealed in Genesis that gives us the clues to understand God’s command….
When we remember Amalek, we become aware of the dark forces in the world. These forces are constantly warring against those who are standing for godly values. Amalek’s history reminds us of the bitterness, hatred, and jealousy that motivates those who despise God’s ways. On this Sabbath of Remembrance, we can remember God’s power to protect Israel from Amalek. We can rehearse the story of God’s deliverance at the time of Esther. For she risked her life to confront Haman the Amalekite and save her people from annihilation. We can remember the promises of our faithful Lord, who declared that he would never leave nor forsake us. And, we can be refreshed knowing God’s promises of eternal life to his covenant people. If we remember, we will not be discouraged when the battle with ‘Amalek’ comes to us in our time.
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If, as some Christians believe, we already have eternal life as immortal souls, then why would we need a resurrection? From the scriptures we know that the hope of eternal life is the goal of salvation, so we do not already possess and immortal soul. Scriptures reveal that salvation is a process that culminates in the resurrection to eternal life, but what does the bible say about the nature of those who are resurrected? Jeff Patton examines Paul’s ‘Resurrection Chapter – 1 Corinthians 15’ and explains this great spiritual mystery of immortal life.
