Playlist: Abib/Nisan 13 (topic)
Passover (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOn the evening of the 13th of Abib/Nisan , which until the evening of the 14th was known as the preparation for the Passover, every head of a family searched for and collected all leaven by the light of a candle. Before beginning this search, a benediction was pronounced, acknowledging God's command to remove the leaven. After …
The First Day of Unleavened Bread (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPassover takes place at twilight as the 14th of Abib begins. Unleavened Bread begins 24 hours later on the 15th of Abib. The Passover is a preparation day.
Chronic Difficulties
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOn Nisan 13, which falls on a Tuesday in the chronology presented, Jesus Christ spent the day quietly and privately, likely among His disciples. This time of preparation mirrors the Passover Lamb scenario, as He readied Himself for the events to come on Nisan 14, the day of the Passover meal with His disciples.
Esther (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the first month, known as Nisan or Abib , during the twelfth year of King Ahasuerus, Haman cast lots, called Pur , to determine the day and month for the destruction of the Jews, resulting in the selection of the twelfth month, Adar. This casting of lots occurred very early in the year, before the 13th day of Nisan, providing …