Is anyone else confused by the overly complex computation of the easter holiday? I thought for many years that it moved around to keep up with passover. Now I find out that these two holidays do not coincide!
It`s long past time for Christianity to institute its own annual celebration of the greatest event in the history of man - the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
I suggest we celebrate April 29 as Resurrection Day when all Christians can celebrate this wonderful event. Furthermore, let`s celebrate April 25 as Crucifixion Day!
That way, everyone will know when to plan their celebration each year. This greatest event will no longer be tied to the heathen nature-worship term, easter. Furthermore, Jews will have the constant reminder that Jesus is the Messiah and that He is alive.
I challenge Christians everywhere to make this happen. Here`s all that you need to do:
Why April 29?
- Jesus began His ministry in the 15th year of Tiberius.
- Tiberius began his reign in 14AD.
- So, Jesus began His ministry in 28AD
- Jesus ministered for years (3 different passovers are mentioned)
- So, Jesus ministry ended in 31AD
- Jesus had to be in the grave 3 full days - 3 days and 3 nights
- He was already arisen by early Sunday morning (1st day of week)
- So, He arose after the end of the Jewish sabbath Saturday 6:00PM
- Back up 3 full days from Saturday 6:00PM and you come to Wednesday 6:00PM
- So, Christ was crucified on a Wednesday in 31AD.
- The next day was a sabbath (passover) but not the weekly sabbath
- Jesus was the passover lamb of God.
- Nissan 14 31AD was a Wednesday and Nissan 15 31AD was passover
- So, Jesus was crucified on Nissan 14 31AD which is April 25, 31AD
- Jesus arose on Nissan 18AD after 6:00PM which is April 29 31AD