Summary: The old song speaks of "Amazing Grace" but do we really understand just how amazing it is? John Ritenbaugh fills in some details on this vital topic. 

Summary: When God calls us and redeems us through the sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ, we suddenly come under obligation—a debt we cannot pay. John Ritenbaugh pursues what this means to us as we continue on our Christian walk toward God's Kingdom. 

Summary: We in the church have often considered footwashing merely as a ritual to remind us of the need to serve one another. Bill Keesee, however, explains how footwashing teaches another godly attribute: forgiveness. 

Summary: In order to justify not keeping the Sabbath, many use Colossians 2:16-17 as proof that Paul did not command it. Earl Henn exposes this conclusion as pure fiction! 

Summary: Many people believe that our sins are the focus of Passover—but they are wrong! John Ritenbaugh shows that Christ, the Passover Lamb, should be our focus. How well do you know Him? 

Summary: Since the church no longer keeps the Passover with the slaughter of a lamb, we miss important and poignant details that could enhance our observance. John Plunkett uses a personal experience with two ewes as a springboard to explain more spiritual lessons. 

Summary: Jesus Christ, our Savior, commands Christians as His disciples to participate in the annual Passover memorial of His work on our behalf. The service consists of three parts: 1) Mutual footwashing; 2) Drinking of the wine; 3) Eating of the bread. 

Summary: Galatians 4:9-10 is a favorite target of those who claim Christians no longer need to observe God's holy days. Is that really what Paul said? Earl Henn shows that he meant something entirely different! 

Summary: Footwashing is the initial part of the Passover ceremony. Why did Christ institute it? What is its purpose? 

Summary: Is the Passover the 14th or the 15th? Does it matter when we keep it as long as we keep it? Mike Ford shows how the logistics of Israel leaving Egypt prove that Passover should be kept on the 14th. 

Summary: Leviticus 23 not only reveals God's holy days--it also provides, in symbol form, a detailed schematic of God's plan! 

Summary: Though not a holy day, per se, Passover may be the most important festival ordained by God. Not only does it memorialize Christ's death, it also symbolizes our redemption and forgiveness, allowing us to have eternal life! 

Summary: The biblical proof that God's people should keep the Passover (the Lord's Supper), explaining that it occurs annually on the evening of Nisan 14. 

Summary: To some, Barabbas is nothing more than an interesting detail in the drama of Christ's trial and condemnation. However, his presence during that crucial event contains significant implications for us and our pre-Passover self-examination. 

Summary: Some try to say that the phrase "in the heart of the earth" in Matthew 12:40 does not mean buried in a grave or tomb. Those who support this theory say that heart implies "middle of" or "midst of," and earth should really be translated as "country" or "world." Thus, the argument runs, Jesus is actually saying that He would be three days and nights in Jerusalem, since it was the center of the nations according to Ezekiel 5:5. However, this argument holds no water. ... 

Summary: "While [Jesus] was being tortured, hated, and crucified, was He 'thinking' of all the dirty sins for which He was dying?" asked a correspondent of John Plunkett. He replies in the negative, showing from the Bible that Jesus' thoughts were elsewhere—and more constructively—engaged. 

Summary: What was Jesus thinking about during His last hours as a human? It seems highly unlikely that our pure and sinless Savior spent much time thinking about our sins. John Plunkett examines the gospel accounts to explore what Jesus knew about His suffering, death, and resurrection, as well as His relationship with the Father. 

Summary: Does it make any difference which days we observe—or whether we keep them? Does the Bible establish whether we are to keep certain days holy to God? Were these days given to ancient Israel only? Are they binding today only on the Jewish people, while Christians are commanded to keep holidays such as Christmas? 

Summary: John Ritenbaugh discusses how Christ's redemption of us obligates us to obey and serve Him. We show our gratitude for this priceless gift by doing good in acts of love and service to others. 

Summary: The Bible frequently utilizes the hyssop plant as a symbol of cleansing and purification. In contemplating Christ's sacrifice for our salvation, Brian Wulf discusses this herb's connection to the Passover in both the Old Testament and the New. 

Summary: How many of us have felt embarrassed after finding leavening in our homes during the Days of Unleavened Bread? Far more embarrassing is to reclaim leavening after throwing it out, yet I had such an experience, one I was ashamed for years to admit had happened. ... 

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Summary: Prior to the Days of Unleavened Bread, we are told to examine ourselves. How can we do that? John Reid gives a few pointers on doing a thorough, honest once over. 

Summary: When did Jesus rise from the rich man's tomb? The world says Sunday, but the Bible says otherwise! 

Summary: Each year, Christians prepare for Passover by engaging in a thorough, spiritual self-examination. Using II Corinthians 13:5, Greg Smith expands on the apostle Paul's instruction, showing us what we need to look for. 

Summary: To someone not familiar with the Bible's instructions regarding the keeping of Passover, this festival can seem strange and confusing. John Plunkett explains the basic points of the Passover, showing from Scripture what God commands and why. 

Summary: Crucifixion is man's most cruel, inhumane form of capital punishment. Why did our Savior need to die this way? What does it teach us? This article also includes an inset, "Was Jesus Stabbed Before or After He Died?" 

Summary: In the annual contemplation of the Passover and Exodus stories, the question occasionally arises of whether or not the Christian Passover must be observed according to the original instructions in Exodus 12--specifically, with a lamb, bitter herbs, etc. ...