blessed457 Posted April 12, 2019 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 52 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 36 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/26/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted April 12, 2019 Passover fell on a Wednesday in 31ad, the year of Jesus' crucifixion. Thursday was an annual Sabbath, the first Holy Day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Jesus was buried just before sunset on Wednesday afternoon, and was in the tomb Wednesday night, Thursday, Thursday night, Friday, Friday night, and Saturday—three days and three nights, just as He promised. He was resurrected just before sunset on Saturday afternoon, exactly 72 hours after His burial. On Sunday morning, when the women came at dawn to embalm His body, He was already gone. They did not see the resurrection; they saw an empty tomb, and were told by an angel that He had risen just as He said He would. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger56 Posted April 12, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 679 Topics Per Day: 0.37 Content Count: 1,327 Content Per Day: 0.72 Reputation: 991 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/04/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted April 12, 2019 I agree with your math but be prepared for the fallout from it, some in this forum can be very kind and knowledgeable and are willing to discuss, some however, become extremely defensive and adamant. What do you celebrate? Do you celebrate Easter on another day or do you disagree with the symbolism and origin as well as the math? Of course even if we ignore what year, what day, etc.... As many believe he died on a Friday, it is very difficult to fit 3 days and 3 nights into Sunday, though some feel that in the Hebrew that perhaps it meant part of each, though I am not a proponent of that. Either way the math still is difficult to ignore. However most subjects when discussed when you are close to the observance is better held for another time. Discuss Easter with me in July and discuss Christmas in March... if you see the wisdom in this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebaptist Posted April 12, 2019 Group: Non-Conformist Theology Followers: 6 Topic Count: 118 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,361 Content Per Day: 2.35 Reputation: 2,109 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/25/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/03/1953 Share Posted April 12, 2019 2 hours ago, blessed457 said: Passover fell on a Wednesday in 31ad, the year of Jesus' crucifixion. Thursday was an annual Sabbath, the first Holy Day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Jesus was buried just before sunset on Wednesday afternoon, and was in the tomb Wednesday night, Thursday, Thursday night, Friday, Friday night, and Saturday—three days and three nights, just as He promised. He was resurrected just before sunset on Saturday afternoon, exactly 72 hours after His burial. On Sunday morning, when the women came at dawn to embalm His body, He was already gone. They did not see the resurrection; they saw an empty tomb, and were told by an angel that He had risen just as He said He would. It's sort of hard to celebrate Easter any day but Sunday, if you are working Monday through Saturday, like many are required to do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne Posted April 12, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 16 Topic Count: 104 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3,776 Content Per Day: 1.29 Reputation: 4,746 Days Won: 2 Joined: 03/31/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted April 12, 2019 2 hours ago, blessed457 said: Passover fell on a Wednesday in 31ad, the year of Jesus' crucifixion. Thursday was an annual Sabbath, the first Holy Day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Jesus was buried just before sunset on Wednesday afternoon, and was in the tomb Wednesday night, Thursday, Thursday night, Friday, Friday night, and Saturday—three days and three nights, just as He promised. He was resurrected just before sunset on Saturday afternoon, exactly 72 hours after His burial. On Sunday morning, when the women came at dawn to embalm His body, He was already gone. They did not see the resurrection; they saw an empty tomb, and were told by an angel that He had risen just as He said He would. Honestly, we should be "celebrating" [living out with joy] the resurrection of Jesus Christ every single day. What day was he resurrected? I can't say with 100% certainty. I hear plausible cases for more than one day. I celebrate with other believers on Sunday. Why? That's when my church meets as a body of believers. On Sundays. You say you don't celebrate Christ's resurrection on Sunday. Does this mean you don't unite with fellow believers on that particular day? Which day do you celebrate it on? [There's no wrong answer on that, I'm just curious.] With whom do you celebrate it? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzephanyahu Posted April 12, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 69 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1,625 Content Per Day: 0.80 Reputation: 2,033 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/10/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) On 4/12/2019 at 8:16 AM, Tigger56 said: it is very difficult to fit 3 days and 3 nights into Sunday, though some feel that in the Hebrew that perhaps it meant part of each, though I am not a proponent of that. Either way the math still is difficult to ignore. Shalom Tigger, Here is a short video which cleverly sketches out the timeline with the gospel accounts: As for me personally, I won't be celebrating easter at all! It's a shame many Christians are still eager to buy eggs and keep this tradition and yet ignore the Feast of Passover. The symbolism in the Passover is incredibly significant and fruitful. Most believers realise by now where the name "Easter" comes from and the story behind the egg. Still, I have driven past many churches who still proclaiming it with banners and fanfare. I know many atheists even mock Christians for this hypocrisy and it keeps them away from the faith. They object "Christians follow pagan practices, they're just a copy of older religions". Dear me. What a counter-productive witness easter has become in this regard. Love & Shalom Edited April 15, 2019 by Steve_S Removed youtube link. Please post video links in the appropriate video forum (https://www.worthychristianforums.com/forum/144-videos/). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger56 Posted April 12, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 679 Topics Per Day: 0.37 Content Count: 1,327 Content Per Day: 0.72 Reputation: 991 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/04/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted April 12, 2019 15 minutes ago, Tzephanyahu said: Shalom Tigger, Here is a short video which cleverly sketches out the timeline with the gospel accounts: LINK As for me personally, I won't be celebrating easter at all! It's a shame many Christians are still eager to buy eggs and keep this tradition and yet ignore the Feast of Passover. The symbolism in the Passover is incredibly significant and fruitful. Most believers realise by now where the name "Easter" comes from and the story behind the egg. Still, I have driven past many churches who still proclaiming it with banners and fanfare. I know many atheists even mock Christians for this hypocrisy and it keeps them away from the faith. They object "Christians follow pagan practices, they're just a copy of older religions". Dear me. What a counter-productive witness easter has become in this regard. Love & Shalom It is called syncretism, where much has been blended in to make today's " mainstream Christianity", many have embraced many pagan practices feeling that as long as you add Christian labels that it is okay. I am not a proponent of this but It happens over time similar to what the military calls the "drift factor" which is a term for long range missiles which need course corrections over long distances. Did you know that at one point in American history that Christmas was banned from being observed? Of course, lawyers were banned as well (oh, how we have fallen!) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed457 Posted April 12, 2019 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 52 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 36 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/26/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 2 hours ago, johnthebaptist said: It's sort of hard to celebrate Easter any day but Sunday, if you are working Monday through Saturday, like many are required to do. I understand your dilemma trust me I do, that is why I was always attracted to Seven day Adventist because they got it right, Saturday our known day. That's when I worship with them that day only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed457 Posted April 12, 2019 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 52 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 36 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/26/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Tigger56 said: It is called syncretism, where much has been blended in to make today's " mainstream Christianity", many have embraced many pagan practices feeling that as long as you add Christian labels that it is okay. I am not a proponent of this but It happens over time similar to what the military calls the "drift factor" which is a term for long range missiles which need course corrections over long distances. Did you know that at one point in American history that Christmas was banned from being observed? Of course, lawyers were banned as well (oh, how we have fallen!) You are correct Christians sadly practice pagan concepts knowingly or not and are slow to change that bad habit. None of the trappings associated with the pagan Easter has one biblical connotation you can hang your hat on, its simply traditional follow the leader-misguided one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post missmuffet Posted April 12, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,989 Topics Per Day: 0.49 Content Count: 48,687 Content Per Day: 11.89 Reputation: 30,342 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2019 I don't celebrate the Easter bunny. I celebrate he resurrection of Jesus Christ. As a Christian this is a very important event for each and every Christian. We should thank God for this everyday. 2 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behold Posted April 12, 2019 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 7 Topic Count: 87 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 3,795 Content Per Day: 1.36 Reputation: 6 Days Won: 3 Joined: 07/30/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) God is not really concerned about what day you celebrate the resurrection. This is something that people worry about. Its the same with ....>"well, Jesus was probably born in................September.....so, why do we follow the "tradition" of celebrating Jesus's BD in Dec. ???????? And once again, God is yawning. As the reality is, what day, what month, has no bearing, has no meaning, (in Eternity) as all that matters is that Jesus was Born, Died, and Lives. So, what a good idea might be, is to have a chocolate bunny on "Easter", and share it with your kids. Bake a cake on December 25th, and sing "Happy Birthday" to Jesus as you pass out the cake. Edited April 12, 2019 by Behold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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