Posted October 19th, 2008 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Q. I was at a Bible study recently and the leader of the group is a Messianic Jew and he was talking about the feasts of Israel. He was saying that the early church for the first 300 years celebrated the feasts. I have been around a few Messianic Jews and know that they do continue to celebrate the feasts. My question is – when Paul penned the Galation Epistle and talked about the keeping of the Mosaic Law vs. Faith in Christ – was he also including the feasts? Read Post »
Posted April 25th, 2008 in Ask a Bible Teacher
I recently read your article on “The Passover: History and Prophecy”. I stumbled upon the part where you wrote about Jesus having the last Supper, or Passover meal, and where you claim to say he stopped at the third cup, the cup of redemption. Can you help me understand this?
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Posted April 23rd, 2008 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Why does it sound like Jesus and the disciples are celebrating Passover on the first day of the Feast of Unleaven which begins the day after passover? I am confused about the time line of when Jesus and his disciples ate the Passover meal, and when Jesus was crucified. The Gospel accounts seem to contradict themselves.
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Posted April 23rd, 2008 in Ask a Bible Teacher
You make the suggestion that Jesus ate the Passover meal with his disciples on the evening of the 14th (beginning of the day). I believe this is a mistake as Jesus was on the cross at the exact moment the rest of the Passover lambs were being prepared 20 hours or so later.
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Posted April 14th, 2008 in Ask a Bible Teacher
When I was growing up I was repeatedly mistreated by my step father. The “secret” did not come out until I was on my third marriage and in my 30’s. My mother stayed with him anyway and a schism was created in our family and holidays became very stressful.
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Posted February 9th, 2008 in Ask a Bible Teacher
About 5 years ago our Pastor took on the practice of offering Ashes during the Ash Wednesday service. I asked him about it and also asked where in scripture it says to do this and he told me it was a sign of being a repentant Christian in a round about way and that there where no scriptural references to it.
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Posted January 6th, 2008 in Ask a Bible Teacher
If Passover begins on 14 Nisan with confirming the unblemished animal, does the actual Passover meal take place on 15 Nisan as the new day begins at nightfall?
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Posted October 17th, 2007 in Ask a Bible Teacher
Do you think God sees it as a sin that we Christians (really saved) use/display what used to be pagan symbols in our homes at Christmas and Easter such as the Christmas tree, yule logs, eggs, bunnies, etc?
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Posted September 5th, 2007 in Ask a Bible Teacher
My U.S. calendar shows these two days both occurring on September 13th this year. Has it happened before that the two have fallen on the same day?
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Posted June 27th, 2007 in Ask a Bible Teacher
I am the only saved one in my family. When I attend holidays and family functions, it is uncomfortable for me because there are untoward things going on, such as swearing, drinking, gossiping, and occasionally light gambling. I try to ignore it but it’s difficult. What would you recommend if you were in my shoes?
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