How the “Jewish” Passover Became Christian (And Why Easter Never Was)

Why did Jesus die on Passover specifically? Let’s evaluate the Christian Passover’s symbols and lessons—compared to Easter’s pagan fertility symbols—as Rod McNair explains the deep meaning of Passover for Christians.

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00:00 What Is the Christian Passover?
00:40 True Christian Holy Days
01:20 Did Jesus Keep and Teach the Christian Passover?
02:41 The Passover Lamb Takes on New Meaning
04:09 3 New Passover Symbols for Christians
04:43 Unleavened Bread & Wine: Symbols of Jesus’ Broken Body & Blood
05:44 Foot Washing: A Symbol of Servant Leadership
07:00 Follow Jesus’ Example
08:09 Why Did Gentile Christians Keep Passover?
08:59 Jesus said, “Do This in Remembrance of Me”
10:35 Passover Is the Anniversary of His Death
11:58 God’s Timing Is Perfect—and Jesus Died on Passover
12:25 Passover Preparation: Self-Evaluation of Your Christian Behavior
13:15 Passover Reminds True Christians to Become Like Jesus Christ
14:29 Why Easter When the Bible Teaches Passover?
15:35 Pagan Holidays and Pagan Symbols Usurp God’s Purpose
18:22 Polycarp (Apostle John’s Disciple) Refuses to Exchange Passover for Easter
20:38 True Christians Should Keep Passover