Passover and the Lamb of God (March 1996)

March 1996
Volume 5, Number 3

In the Old Testament observance of the Passover, an innocent, unblemished lamb was chosen to be the sacrificial victim, representing Israel's redemption from Egyptian slavery. Like this lamb, Jesus Christ gave His life to be our Redeemer, completely fulfilling the type. He is the Lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world.  (Applied Optical Media Corporation)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
Christ, Our Passover

Many people, even in the church of God, believe that Passover focuses on our sins—but they are wrong! We are certainly to examine ourselves to take it worthily, but the Passover's central figure is Christ, the Lamb of God. John Ritenbaugh explores His awesome, gracious sacrifice that enables forgiveness of sin and opens a relationship with God. How well do we know Him?

Ready Answer
Sin Is Spiritual!
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Many people divide sin into physical and spiritual sins, but the Bible clearly says that all sin is lawlessness! Richard Ritenbaugh explains I John 3:4 in its first-century, Gnostic context.

Prophecy Watch
January 1996:
What Happened?
by Staff

January has been a significant month in church history. This article ponders whether anything significant occurred in January 1996, ten years after Herbert Armstrong's death.

Why We Must Put Out Leaven
by Earl L. Henn

To people new to the church of God, deleavening our homes before the Feast of Unleavened Bread seems very strange and Old Covenant. They also learn that circumcision, another Old Covenant practice, is not required anymore under the New Covenant. So, why must we put leaven out, yet we do not have to circumcise our baby boys? The late Earl Henn explains this apparent contradiction.

Bible Study
Holy Days:
Passover
by Earl L. Henn

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!