Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee offers a constructive approach to Jewish tradition for today’s Messianic people, as we approach various holidays such as Purim and Passover.
Passover
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of his own personal encounters with remembering Passover, not just over the past twenty-seven years of being a part of the Messianic community, but even in previous evangelical experiences. What are some of the unique opportunities present in the Passover season, and lessons to be (re)learned about the Exodus and the work of Yeshua? What are some of the tensions and controversies, which can and do arise?
Eitz Chaim, Plano, TX – 11 March, 2023
How can I determine what is, and what is not, kosher for the Passover season?
Should we eat lamb as Messianics during Passover? Is it true that the Jews do not eat lamb during Passover?
J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics reviews some of the important spiritual points that he picked up, during his commemoration of Passover 2021.
Mark and Margaret Huey, and John McKee discuss some of the distinct blessings of the Passover season, but also a number of challenges that arise for Messianic people during this season.
Every Jewish feast day could be remembered with this satirical prayer: They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat!
If the people are ready to sense the leading of the Holy Spirit—when told about the opportunity to annually celebrate Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread—some spiritual eyes are opened to a fuller understanding of the whole counsel of God, found in the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. The testimonies from many in the Messianic community, about how the Lord used a Passover seder meal to open their eyes, are telling. Many Messianic teachers, congregations, and fellowships utilize Passover seder commemorations, as times to reach out to family, friends, and acquaintances. Jewish people, who remember observing Passover growing up, and who may have distanced themselves from God—often get to see a dynamic to the Passover, which a traditional remembrance in the Synagogue would obviously not have shown them. Evangelical Christians, who are either curious or confused about the unique Messianic lifestyle that their relative or friend has embraced, get to see a more fuller understanding of Jesus as the Lamb slain.