Should Christians Celebrate Passover?

Whether or not a Christian celebrates Passover would be a matter of conscience for the individual Christian. Like all the Old Testament Jewish Feasts, the Passover Feast was a foreshadowing of Christ’s atoning work on the cross. Colossians 2:16-17 tells us that we should “let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or Sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ” (NKJV). Christians are no longer bound to observe the Passover feast the way the Old Testament Jews were, but they should not look down upon another believer who does or does not observe the Passover or other special Jewish days and feasts (Romans 14:5).

While it is not required for Christians to celebrate the Passover, it is beneficial to study it and could be beneficial to celebrate it if it leads to a greater understanding and appreciation for Christ’s death and resurrection. The Passover is a wonderful picture of Christ’s atonement for His people and His deliverance of us from the bondage of sin. That is something we should celebrate every day of our lives.

Adapted from gotquestions.org

Passover Events

Fellow esty members are hosting a Passover Freedom Event. Check out Etsy Chai blog for more details.

The EtsyChai Team is hosting a Passover Freedom Event. You can shop with the EtsyChai team for Passover items in plenty of time to receive them before the holiday begins with the first Seder on March 29.

Participating shops will be listed on the blog this week and you can search on Etsy with the keywords: "pesach" or "etsychai". Please remember to use the word "Passover" in Notes to Seller when you check out!


What is Passover?

Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan, the first month of the Hebrew calendar's. the Bible tells that God inflicted ten plagues upon the Egyptians before Pharaoh would release his Hebrew slaves, with the tenth plague being the killing of firstborn sons. The Hebrews were instructed to mark the doorposts of their homes with the blood of a spring lamb and, upon seeing this, the spirit of the Lord passed over these homes, hence the term "passover".

When Pharaoh freed the Hebrews, it is said that they left in such a hurry that they could not wait for bread to rise. In commemoration, for the duration of Passover, no leavened bread is eaten, for which reason it is called "The Festival of the Unleavened Bread". Matzot is the primary symbol of Passover holiday. This bread that is flat and unrisen is called Matzot.

After 410 years of slavery in Egypt, Moses told Pharaoh that he must "Let My People Go." Each time Pharaoh refused to release the Israelites, God brought another plague upon the Egyptians. The tenth and final plague was the death of firstborn children.

In executing this plague, God passed through the land of Egypt, But "passed over" Jewish homes. Thus, The holiday is called Passover. The Israelites were then released from bondage. But the Israelites only truly became free when, 50 days after the Exodus, They accepted the Torah from God at Mount Sinai. Thus, The Jewish nation was born. Every Passover, We are commanded to tell the Passover story.

Adapted from Holy-Mall.com

Crunchy Onion Rings (1 Pt.)

Ingredients
2 tablespoons Flour all purpose
1/4 teaspoon Salt
pinch Pepper to taste
1/3 cup Bread crumbs
1/4 cup Egg substitute fat free
2 Onions sweet


Preparation

1. Spray a nonstick baking sheet with nonstick spray.
2. Slice the onions crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. Seperate into doouble rings.
3. On a shallow dish combine the flour, salt and pepper. Place the bread crumbs in another dish. Place the egg substitute in another shallow dish.
4. Coat each double onion ring on both sides with the flour mixture shaking off any excess. Dip the ring into the egg substitute and then coat it lightly with the bread crumbs. Arrange the rings on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with nonstick spray.
5.Bake on the top rack until browned, about 10 minutes. Trun the rings carefully and bake until browned about another 5 minutes. Serve at once.

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If you have trouble with the egg whites sticking, try to beat them first with a mixer until foamy. This usually helps.

Tax Time Delays Shops Featured

Due to it being tax time and I am in the mist of working on my taxes. So the weekly Top 5 Shops will be delayed. I'm sorry to do this but my husband has been bugging me to get my business taxes in order for our filing. He so hates to wait to the last minute. So with this notice I hope you understand, as everyone needs to do those dreaded taxes too.



A little tax humor!

TAX POEM

Tax his land, tax his wage,
Tax his bed in which he lays.
Tax his tractor, tax his mule,
Teach him taxes is the rule.
Tax his cow, tax his goat,
Tax his pants, tax his coat.
Tax his ties, tax his shirts,
Tax his work, tax his dirt.
Tax his chew, tax his smoke,
Teach him taxes are no joke.
Tax his car, tax his ass
Tax the roads he must pass.
Tax his tobacco, tax his drink,
Tax him if he tries to think.
Tax his booze, tax his beers,
If he cries, tax his tears.
Tax his bills, tax his gas,
Tax his notes, tax his cash.
Tax him good and let him know
That after taxes, he has no dough.
If he hollers, tax him more,
Tax him until he's good and sore.
Tax his coffin, tax his grave,
Tax the sod in which he lays.
Put these words upon his tomb,
"Taxes drove me to my doom!"
And when he's gone, we won't relax,
We'll still be after the inheritance TAX!

Author Unknown

Cat & Mouse Treasury!

I just got featured in a treasury! Whoo Hoo! My cat headband was chosen to be featured in this lovely treasury.

Look Who Got Glasses

My daughter and granddaughter just got some really cute glasses. I know children don't want to look like their parents but this new look makes my daughter look even more like me. She picked them out without me even there. Go figure.