Podcasts about Passover

Get facts, links, images and more at TheyStandCorrected.substack.com. Celebrate crossing the 100-episode mark and support the fight for truth by becoming a Founding Member! A new merger has huge implications for news at the local level — where people still trust the media. Today, Josh explains why this story is even bigger than it seems. Some are presenting the Nexstar-Tegna merger as yet another example of Trump rewarding billionaires who played his game. But some prominent conservative groups, including CPAC, oppose it. Meanwhile, a group that has been giving more money to Democrats than Republicans supports it. Will this merger poison coverage across the country, or is it the key to survival? This story involves the tech giants (Google, Meta, TikTok and more) and a so-called “moat against extinction.” It also sets up an unfair choice between two bad options. Josh explains that there’s a solution. Plus left-wing media figure Kara Swisher sparked headlines by trashing CBS' new ownership and saying she would not work at CNN under the same owners. Josh explains why this story ended up saying a lot about today's media, hypocrisy, and blindness to existing dangers. Also, Josh announces the winners — er, losers, of the Media Fail Awards (mediafailawards.com). And he discusses yet another group of Christians slaughtered by Islamist terrorists in Africa. To all who celebrate, wishes for a safe and peaceful Easter or Passover. Get this free, timely guide to a fantastic, meaningful, delicious Passover via this link: bit.ly/4t689E1. Thanks to a sponsorship, you'll help the show. Support: ☕BuyMeACoffee.com/joshlevs, PayPal.me/JoshLevs  Bookings, feedback: joshlevs.com Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. 

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What determines how you respond to Jesus? 1. Love (vs. 1–3) 2. Hate (vs. 4–11) 3. Misunderstand (vs. 12–19) Which one is your response? 3 Responses to Jesus 1. LOVE John 12:1-3 Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they […]

What parallels can be drawn between Passover, Resurrection Sunday, and the modern executive journey? Through Biblical insight and practical business application, Dr. Karen explores themes of deliverance, transition, sacrifice, renewal, and eternal perspective in this episode of “The Voice of Leadership.” Beginning with the Passover account in Egypt, Dr. Karen highlights the significance of divine … The post Passover to Resurrection: Strategic Exodus, Renewal, and Eternal Leadership Impact (Ep. # 513U) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

What happens when children ask, “Why do we do this?” In this reflective episode, Kristian Heal explores Exodus 12:26 and the powerful relationship between story, ritual, and memory in the life of faith. From the dramatic deliverance of Israel in the Exodus to the quiet, repeated practices that keep that story alive across generations, this episode considers how sacred traditions are designed not just to remember the past—but to shape the future. Heal examines how narrative and ritual work together to sustain hope, especially in moments of uncertainty, and how a culture of questioning and answering becomes essential to passing faith from one generation to the next. As ancient Israel marked time through Passover and sacred observance, so too do modern believers find meaning through practices that connect them to God's saving work. Ultimately, this episode invites listeners to consider how the most prophetically audacious story of all—the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ—continues to be remembered, reenacted, and lived today.

In this episode of Handmaidens, Harems, and Heroines, host Lynne Hilton Wilson explores the Book of Exodus chapters 7–13, where God's power is revealed through the dramatic plagues that fall upon Egypt. As Moses confronts Pharaoh again and again, the escalating plagues show that the Lord alone rules heaven and earth, giving Pharaoh repeated opportunities to recognize His authority. For the enslaved Israelites, these events must have strengthened their faith as they witnessed the Lord defending His covenant people. Through these miracles, the narrative builds toward the ultimate act of deliverance—the Passover—foreshadowing the saving power of the Lamb of God. While these chapters center on Moses and Pharaoh, this episode also highlights the often-overlooked experiences of women within Israelite homes during these pivotal moments. Israelite mothers played a crucial role in faithfully preparing the Passover meal, marking their doorposts with the lamb's blood, and teaching their children the sacred meaning of the night of deliverance. Their quiet obedience and faith helped preserve the covenant within the family and ensured that the memory of God's saving power would be passed from generation to generation. As Lynne Hilton Wilson explains, these women stand as powerful examples of covenant faith—participating in God's work of redemption within their homes and pointing symbolically to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Firstborn who delivers all God's children from spiritual bondage.

Read OnlineReclining at table with his disciples, Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, “Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” John 13:21Love, betrayal, divine glory, and human weakness permeate today's Gospel, offering us a contrast of emotions and experiences to ponder. All forms of joys and trials affect our lives. Life is not “a bed of roses,” as the old saying goes. Besides joy, love, and excitement, we are touched by hurt, anger, fear, and anxiety. The same was true of Jesus' human experience with His disciples and all those who encountered Him. Through no fault of His own, Jesus was a polarizing figure. Some people loved Him deeply—such as His Blessed Mother, John, Mary of Bethany, and Mary of Magdala—while others despised Him, such as the scribes and Pharisees. Today's Gospel presents us with another figure whose life added great drama to the Gospel story—not because he loved or hated Jesus with passion—but because he was greedy and spiritually misguided. Today we read Saint John's account of the Last Supper. Jesus and His disciples were gathered in the Upper Room to celebrate the Passover meal. He began by washing the disciples' feet, a profound act of humble service. After this, Jesus prophesied that one of the Twelve would betray Him. When John, the Beloved Disciple, asked who the traitor was, Jesus identified Judas by handing him a morsel of food—an act of intimate friendship and trust. At that moment, “Satan entered him.” With both meekness and authority, Jesus told Judas: “What you are going to do, do quickly.” And immediately, “Judas took the morsel and left at once. And it was night” (John 13:27, 30). The night's unfolding drama did not end with Judas's betrayal. Jesus also revealed to Peter, “Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not crow before you deny me three times” (John 13:38).Though Jesus was God, He was also fully human, capable of feeling every human emotion to a much greater degree than we are, due to the perfection of His humanity. Therefore, within Jesus' human soul we discover a profound contrast of emotions to the full range of human experience. One of the Twelve will hand Him over to death later that evening, while another, the one He would entrust with the leadership of His Church, would deny he even knew Jesus. On top of that, Jesus was fully aware that later that night He would be arrested, tortured, falsely accused, imprisoned, and await the sentence of death in the morning. He not only felt the effects of these events within His humanity, but His empathy enabled Him to perceive the experiences of the Twelve, His mother, and all who hated Him. He felt their pain, confusion, and anger far before they did, and He felt those emotions much deeper than they ever would. Only His mother, who would stand by Him faithfully at the Cross, would experience the depth of human suffering that Jesus felt within His soul.Why would God take on human nature and permit Himself to experience such pain? Because all human emotions—even pain—-needed to be intermingled with divine love. Because of the hypostatic union, all of Christ's human experiences—whether joyful or sorrowful—were perfectly united with divine love and transformed into sources of grace for those whom He loves. His courageous entrance into His Passion makes it possible for us to endure our own human trials with His strength, hope, and peace. Reflect today on your life and the experiences you endure and enjoy. If some experiences are overwhelming, know that Jesus perfectly understands, deeply empathizes, and offers a remedy. He invites you into His own trials, promising you His divine strength to untangle confusion and flood you with peace. Unite the blessings you enjoy with Jesus' Passion as well. Among Jesus' greatest earthly delights was the love His mother lavished upon Him, especially as she stood faithfully at the foot of the Cross. With our Lord, receive your blessings with gratitude and allow them to strengthen you so that you may endure your own daily trials, guided by His meekness and authority, leading you to a share in His Resurrection.My empathetic and understanding Lord, by taking on our human nature, You permitted Yourself to experience everything we experience. Though sinless, You endured the effects of sin with suffering and love. Please draw me into Your human joys and trials so that I can live my life in You, by You, and through You, receiving grace through Your humanity so as to share in Your glory and divinity. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Metropolitan Museum of Art, CC0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Reclined. Redeemed. by Autumn Dickson This week we celebrate Easter, and with it, the ability of the Savior to redeem us. Because we are studying the Old Testament this year, I'd like to look at the predecessor to the holiday of Easter: Passover. There is a lot of symbolism that comes with the Passover; let's talk about some of it. Here is a verse that talks about one specific part of the first Passover that happened in Egypt. Exodus 12:11 And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the Lord's passover. On the first night of Passover, the Lord commanded the Israelites to eat in haste. They were going to need to leave Egypt quickly once the Pharaoh said they could go. This commandment to eat in haste was just for the first night though. Throughout time, it changed to the opposite. The Israelites ate unleavened bread to remember the haste in which their ancestors had to flee, but rather than eat their own Passover in haste, the Israelites started a new tradition. They ate their Passover reclining. Though it was not commanded, there was symbolism here. Free, wealthy people eat reclining and relaxed. They eat leisurely and enjoy themselves. Slaves eat on their feet, rushing. The Israelites ate reclining to show that they were no longer slaves. Traditions can be really beautiful as long as we don't turn them into commandments to show off our own righteousness. The Israelites sometimes had a problem with that. However, I love this specific tradition. I think it's beautiful. I think one of the reasons I enjoy this specific tradition so much is because I often put myself in a hurry. I get really caught up in trying to get everything done so that I can relax. Here is a tradition that caused the Israelites to pause their daily lives, take a meal, and rejoice and relax. They wore festive clothes, and they specifically took the time to eat like the liberated people they were. How often do you take the time to realize that you are free? Do you go about your daily life knowing you are liberated? Do you fulfill your daily work in a manner that reflects your redeemed status? When you deeply know what you are, it reflects in how you live your life. That's why slaves eat on their feet and rich, wealthy people eat relaxed and reclining. I appreciate the symbolism even more because both parties are doing necessary daily tasks; they just go about their daily tasks very differently. Everybody has to eat, but they are eating differently. The rich and free people went about their meal with peace of mind. They enjoyed the companionship of the family and friends they were surrounded by. They got to enjoy what they were bringing into their lives and eating, to be grateful for it. In our own lives, “eating relaxed and reclined” may not look so literal. The really important part here is your heart. Like the rich and free, we go about our daily tasks with peace of mind. We take enough time to turn to those around us and enjoy the companionship of our family and friends. It means we take enough time to think about what we are bringing into your life while we're “eating,” to be grateful for it and enjoy it. Whatever necessary tasks we're doing in our lives, we are doing it with purpose and understanding. This can reflect in so many different ways in our life; one of those ways is in how we take the sacrament. Sundays are not as restful as they used to be before I was a mother. I've got my five kids, ages 8-1, and every other week, they bring their friends to church with us. On any given Sunday, my husband and I have 5-8 children scattered between us. Sometimes, because of my husband's work schedule, I have 8 kids to take care of on my own. Trying to help all of the kids stay reverent during the sacrament is a task, especially when they're sitting with their friends. Trying to help them all take the sacrament in a manner where they're not touching everyone else's bread and water is also quite the task. There are many times that I'm eating in a rush so I can pull tiny, grabbing hands away from trays. The rest of sacrament meeting isn't necessarily better. My one year old is a wanderer and often finds herself frustrated to be stuck in the pew. My two year old wants my lap. My four year old also wants my lap, and my other kids want to giggle with their friends or fight with each other. I can't sit between all of them. Some of the time, I can't even sit with them at all because the baby is screaming about wanting to explore. It is easy to frame this as frustrating. It's easy to feel like, “Wo is me,” especially when I'm already tired or overstimulated. It's easy to feel angry when I desire to be spiritually uplifted, but I have no choice but to be Martha unless I leave my kids at home. Eating the sacrament in an outwardly relaxed manner isn't always a choice, but there is always my attitude. I can always relax inwardly even if I'm surrounded by chaos that I'm in charge of. I can look down the aisle at the kids and feel tons of pressure, or I can look down at the aisle of kids and rejoice that I have my family with me at church (even if they're not perfect). I can rejoice that my kids want to bring their friends to church. I can rejoice that there isn't any test about whether my kids were perfectly reverent. I can rejoice that my kids get regular practice on how to be reverent so that over the course of their young lives, they will have opportunities to invite Christ into their own lives to save them in ways that I can't. I can rejoice knowing that my Savior is just happy they're there. I can rejoice and relax even as I referee, balance, juggle, and interfere. The sacrament reminds me that the Savior has redeemed me. I'm happy to be there even if it's chaos. I testify that we are free and wealthy. I testify that because of Christ, we have every reason to rejoice. Or, at the very least, we have every reason to hope alongside our darkest despair. We can rejoice even when our efforts are imperfect or rushed. We are free, and if we take the time to truly know that, it changes how we do the necessary tasks we've been given each day. Autumn Dickson was born and raised in a small town in Texas. She served a mission in the Indianapolis Indiana mission. She studied elementary education but has found a particular passion in teaching the gospel. Her desire for her content is to inspire people to feel confident, peaceful, and joyful about their relationship with Jesus Christ and to allow that relationship to touch every aspect of their lives. Autumn was the recipient of FAIR's 2024 John Taylor Defender of the Faith Award. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Easter – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

[00:30] Religious Persecution—From Jews? (16 minutes) Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was refused entry to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem for Palm Sunday mass this weekend, giving the world another reason to criticize the Jews. The media portrayed this as Jews persecuting Catholics, though the area was closed due to the ongoing missile threat. [16:00] Germany's Anti-MAGA Movement (16 minutes) The Alternative für Deutschland is distancing itself from the MAGA movement because President Donald Trump is so unpopular in Germany. [32:30] The Fight for Passover (26 minutes) New Testament Christians fought for the correct Passover observance.

Hope for Right Now Podcast –Desert Bloom, A Lenten Journey: Loved to the End While Walking with Purpose Founder Lisa takes time to write our next women's Bible study, Laura Phelps welcomes guest Caitlin Bean to the Hope for Right Now podcast for a seven-week series: Desert Bloom, A Lenten Journey. Lent is a time of sacrifice, preparation, and spiritual waiting—a time to prepare our hearts for Easter through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. For many of us, it has become about exterior performance, a “holy checklist” we begin on Ash Wednesday and struggle to sustain for 40 days. And preparation? Who has time for that? We are exhausted—after all, it was just Christmas! If this is how your heart feels at the start of Lent, this series is for you—offering practical encouragement, Scripture reflections, and simple ways to experience a more meaningful, peace-filled Lent. In today's episode, Laura and Caitlin dive into Holy Week and the unfathomable love of God. Open your Heart to our key Scripture. John 13:1: Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. 1 Corinthians 13:1–3: If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. Romans 8:28: We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose. 2 Corinthians 1:3–4: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 1 Corinthians 1:18: The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Revelation 21:5: Behold, I make all things new. Luke 7:47: Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little. Lamentations 5:21: Restore us to yourself, O Lord, that we may be restored! Renew our days as of old! Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Have you grown in greater intimacy with the Father? Have you grown in greater self-knowledge? Have you experienced heart transformation in subtle and hidden ways? Have you discovered joy in the least likely of places? Show mentions. Caitlin Bean and Laura Phelps, Desert Bloom: Discovering Unexpected Joy in the Wilderness Mel Gibson, The Passion of the Christ Father Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen, Divine Intimacy Enduring Word Bible Commentary Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

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Following Jesus is sometimes presented as the easy road, a path of safety and happiness. Read the New Testament, and you'll see a much different story: following Jesus is a narrow road that is often marked by pain and persecution. On the night before Jesus was crucified, Jesus gathered with his disciples for the Passover meal so he could prepare them for what was to come. In the face of suffering and death, Jesus said, Do not let your hearts be troubled (John 14:1), and in the following four chapters he taught his disciples how to trust and abide in Him when life hurts the most. Every Sunday in March we will be encouraged by Jesus' words as he teaches us how to remain in him.

Passover (Pesach) dates 2026: Begins sunset Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Ends nightfall Thursday, April 9, 2026 ********************************************** Rabbi Schneider explores how the blood of the Lamb delivers us not only from external oppression but from the internal chains of sin. Discover the path from inherited wounds and generational pain to personal responsibility and spiritual transformation.

Rabbi Josh Feigelson draws on Hasidic teaching and personal memory to explore how Passover is the moment when Divine love, or hesed, flows freely, no earning required. Even amid heaviness and uncertainty, the Seder invites us to open our hearts and receive it. Includes a guided meditation for the season. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media Brand.For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews

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It is often said that preparation shapes celebration.That's why, this Sunday, we prepare our hearts for what's to come.As we ready ourselves to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, we pause to reflect on what was sacrificed on our behalf—the blood shed by our Savior. As we conclude our Crimson Thread series, we turn to the book of Exodus and the Passover, where we see a foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice. On the night when applied blood meant life given, we witness the beginning of what would ultimately lead to our salvation—the death of Jesus, and His blood poured out so that we might have life.Today, we will sit in reverent remembrance of the Passover—what it established for God's people and its lasting impact on all who come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.Listen to this special, full-length service episode.--WebsiteFacebookInstagramSunday SetlistSunnybrook App (ios)Sunnybrook App (Google)Connect with us!How can we pray for you? Let us know.Giving

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Palm Sunday isn't just the start of Holy Week—it's the key to understanding Easter. In this message, we unpack the connection between Palm Sunday, Passover, and the sacrifice of Jesus. From the story in Exodus to Jesus entering Jerusalem as the Lamb of God, every detail points to God's plan to rescue and redeem us. The same crowd that shouted “Hosanna” would later cry “crucify Him.” And if we're honest, we can find ourselves in that same tension. This message is a powerful reminder that Jesus didn't come just to meet our expectations—He came to save us. As we step into Holy Week, this is your moment to reflect, receive His grace, and prepare your heart for Easter.

Pharaoh's arrogance is going to cost him, and God is about to reveal just how much. But not only that, God is about to reveal the Passover - what Jesus did on the cross. And so as we approach Good Friday next week, we start getting a sneak peek on what God is up to behind the scenes in the epic showdown of Exodus.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unveiling Treasures: A Journey Through Jerusalem's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-03-30-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בירושלים העתיקה, ביום אביב חמים, השוק המפורסם היה מלא חיים ורחש.En: In the Old City of Jerusalem, on a warm spring day, the famous market was full of life and buzz.He: איילות של אור שמש ריקדו בין הדוכנים, וגלי ריחות תבלינים התערבלו עם קולות הסוחרים הקוראים לקונים.En: Beams of sunlight danced between the stalls, and waves of spice scents mingled with the voices of vendors calling to customers.He: איתן ושירה פסעו בין המוני האנשים, עוקבים בעיניהם אחרי מגוון המוצרים שהוצעו בשוק.En: Eitan and Shira walked among the crowds, their eyes following the array of products offered in the market.He: הם חיפשו מתנה ייחודית לפסח, משהו שישלב בין מסורת למקוריות, כי איתן רצה להרשים את שירה בידע שלו ובעומק המחשבה.En: They were looking for a unique gift for Passover, something that would blend tradition with originality, as Eitan wanted to impress Shira with his knowledge and depth of thought.He: איתן היה זהיר בהליכתו, עוצר מדי פעם לבחון כל פריט מקרוב ולשאול שאלות על ההיסטוריה והמסורת מאחוריו.En: Eitan was careful in his walk, occasionally stopping to closely examine each item and ask questions about its history and the tradition behind it.He: לעומתו, שירה הייתה מלאת התלהבות, עיניה חיפשו כל חידוש וכל דבר מרגש.En: In contrast, Shira was full of enthusiasm, her eyes searching for every novelty and exciting thing.He: "תראה, איתן," קראה שירה, מצביעה על כוס קידוש עתיקה עם חריטת כסף יפהפייה.En: "Look, Eitan," called Shira, pointing to an ancient kiddush cup with beautiful silver engravings.He: "זה מושלם!En: "It's perfect!"He: "אך איתן חשב שהכוס היא אמנם מרשימה אך לא מקורית מספיק.En: But Eitan thought the cup was impressive yet not original enough.He: הם המשיכו להסתובב.En: They continued to wander.He: רגליהם הביאו אותם לפינת השוק שם עמדו תצוגות של מגילות עתיקות וחותמות חרס.En: Their feet brought them to a corner of the market where displays of ancient scrolls and clay seals stood.He: עינם נמשכה לפריט מיוחד - לוח חרס קטן עם חריטות עתיקות מהמקרא.En: Their eyes were drawn to a special item—a small clay plaque with ancient engravings from the Bible.He: הסוחר סיפר שזה פריט נדיר עם סיפור מיוחד מאחוריו, אך המחיר היה גבוה מאוד.En: The vendor explained that it was a rare item with a special story behind it, but the price was very high.He: איתן נאנח.En: Eitan sighed.He: ביודעו שזה החפץ המתאים ביותר, הוא החליט להפעיל את כל יכולות המיקוח שלו.En: Knowing this was the most suitable item, he decided to use all his bargaining skills.He: במיומנות ובנחישות, הצליח להפחית את המחיר בצורה משמעותית.En: With skill and determination, he managed to significantly reduce the price.He: שירה לא האמינה למראה עיניה כשהסוחר הסכים.En: Shira couldn't believe her eyes when the vendor agreed.He: הם עזבו את השוק, איתן מחזיק בידו את הלוח ועם חיוך ניצחון על פניו.En: They left the market, Eitan holding the plaque in his hand and a triumphant smile on his face.He: שירה הודתה לו בחום, מתרשמת לא רק מעומק הידע שלו אלא גם מהנחישות והחדשנות שגילה.En: Shira thanked him warmly, impressed not only by his depth of knowledge but also by the determination and innovation he showed.He: איתן הבין שלפעמים יש לשלב מסורת עם מעט חידוש והרפתקנות.En: Eitan realized that sometimes it's essential to mix tradition with a bit of novelty and adventure.He: הוא למד להאמין בבחירות שלו, והזמן שלהם ביחד העמיק את הידידות ואת ההבנה ההדדית ביניהם.En: He learned to believe in his choices, and their time together deepened their friendship and mutual understanding.He: בעבורו, זה היה הניצחון האמיתי.En: For him, that was the true victory. Vocabulary Words:beams: איילותbuzz: רחשmingled: התערבלוvendors: סוחריםarray: מגווןunique: ייחודיתtradition: מסורתimpress: להרשיםknowledge: ידעdepth: עומקoccasionally: מדי פעםcontrast: לעומתוenthusiasm: התלהבותnovelty: חידושexciting: מרגשengraving: חריטהoriginal: מקוריתwander: להסתובבdisplays: תצוגותscrolls: מגילותseals: חותמותplaque: לוחrare: נדירbargaining: מיקוחskill: מיומנותdetermination: נחישותsignificantly: בצורה משמעותיתinnovation: חדשנותadventure: הרפתקנותmutual: הדדיתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

In Israel right now, people are praying the enemy missiles should "pass over"!

Pastor Jordan Boyce is sharing a powerful message on the blood of Christ and what it means for our lives.

Mike Erre - This week we look at the reasons why Jesus uses Passover to explain his mission and identity.

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, but this familiar story carries deeper layers than we often notice. In this episode of Coffee to Go, Karin Peter and Blake Smith explore Matthew's account of Jesus entering Jerusalem through insights from New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine, revealing the bold risk and intentional symbolism behind the moment. Amid the chaos of a crowded Passover festival and the watchful presence of Roman power, Jesus' humble procession on a donkey becomes a striking contrast between domination and servant leadership. The longing for liberation was deeply real and immediate. As the journey into Holy Week begins, you're invited to reflect on where you stand in the story and how you might respond to the cries for liberation still heard in our world today. Book mentioned in this episode: Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner's Guide to Holy Week by Amy-Jill Levine Listen to other episodes in the Coffee to Go series. Download the Transcript. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.   NOTE: The series that make up Faith Unfiltered explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Faith Unfiltered is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ. 

Let's give some thought to making our Seder table rich with meaning and truly celebrating this Holiday of Redemption. Pull Up a Chair 29MAR2026 - PODCAST

There's something about this time of year… As we prepare for Pesach, cleaning, cooking, setting the table… we're also being invited into something deeper. Not just a historical remembrance… but a personal awakening.Because the real question of the Seder isn't “What happened then?” It's “Am I free now?”In this special pre-Passover episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath shares an exclusive preview from the audiobook of The Forgiveness Experiment Chapter 9.A look into the “Mitzrayim” within, the inner narrowness, the old voices, the quiet fears that still hold us back long after we've “left Egypt.” Drawing on timeless Torah wisdom, including the teaching that “in every generation… a person must see themselves as if they personally left Egypt” , this episode invites you into a different kind of Exodus:One that happens not all at once… but step by step. Breath by breath. Choice by choice.You'll explore:Why freedom is not a moment, but a processHow trauma keeps us attached to what we've already outgrownWhat it means to become your own MosesAnd how to gently lead the parts of yourself that are still stuck… toward something wider, softer, freerThis episode is deeply personal. Honest. Whether you're sitting at the Seder this year wondering if anything has really changed… or you're ready to take one small step out of your own inner Egypt…This is your invitation.Listen to this special preview now…And if you're ready to go deeper, the full audiobook of The Forgiveness Experiment is available on Audible US here https://www.audible.com/pd/B0GMS5DCKH/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-495504&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_495504_rh_usIn Canada here https://www.audible.ca/pd/B0GMS2HFL9/?source_code=AMNORWS022318003G-BK-ACX0-495504&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_495504_rh_caTake a breath. Open your heart. And begin the journey together.Available now:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhVSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

[Click here to follow along with Pastor Peter's sermon notes.] In this episode, Pastor Peter delivers a stirring call to move beyond being a spectator and actively participate in the fresh moves of God. Grounded in the "pristine artifact" of the gospel—that Christ died, was buried, and rose again (1 Corinthians 15:3)—the message emphasizes that this unstoppable truth must be both received and "handed off" to the next generation,. Drawing from Exodus 13:8-9, we explore the vital importance of explaining the "why" behind our worship to children and new believers, ensuring their hearts are "branded" as God's unique property through core memories of encounter,. Pastor Peter reveals a powerful spiritual principle: that sanctification is linked with celebration, offering a divine prescription of praise to navigate life's stressors and prophesy future victories. By contrasting the anointed "Hosanna" of children with the critical religious spirit that leads to spiritual blindness, the message challenges us to maintain a youthful heart like Joshua and Caleb (Psalm 103),. Ultimately, we are urged to find the stamina to draw near to the Lord during this holy season, recognizing that as we seek Him individually, He draws near to transform our entire city.

God's people are triumphant as they celebrate the first Passover with the completed Temple. Their victory is a foretaste of the final deliverance won by Christ. Readings from this service:Ezra 6: 19-22Psalm 118: 19-22Luke 19: 28-40Thanks for listening! CONNECT with CCFC:Visit us on FacebookVisit our websiteDownload our app!

Happy Palm Sunday!  Hosanna!  Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem: Palm Sunday - Passion Sunday - story is found in: Matthew 21 Mark 11
Luke 19 John 12 Many of us know the Palm Sunday story, but do we know the details? Today we will look at some of the most fascinating and intentional details of this story.     1.     Did you know that donkeys around the world have a similar dark marking on their backs that runs along the spine and across their shoulders?  It is a cross.  Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a beast with a cross emblazoned on its back.      2.    Why haven't I heard this before - meaning why didn't I know about this and other details before? Join us as we talk a look at the Palm Sunday story with a Jewish view of the story to see some amazing and significant pieces of the story.    PASSOVER - Pastor reviews the story of the Passover and the 10th plague. By placing lamb's blood on their door posts, the angel of death would pass over their homes. Passover was celebrated annually. In Exodus we read about God telling Moses how to annually celebrate the Passover event, "This month (Nissan) is to be for you the first month, the first month of your year. Tell the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man is to take a lamb for his family, one for each household."  Jewish Passover Schedule: Nissan 10 - the lamb was chosen and set apart and we read in Exodus 12:6 "take care of them (lambs) until the fourteenth day of the month, when all the members of the community of Israel must slaughter them at twilight." Nissan 14 - the lamb was killed as the sun was setting. Nissan 15 - the Passover lamb was eaten. A closer look using several verses from the Bible, we see:     ⁃    Nissan 9 - John 11:1 we read "Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead."     ⁃    Nissan 10 - Palm Sunday - John 12:12-13 "The next day (the day after Nissan 9) the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Blessed is the king of Israel!""       ⁃    Reminder - Nissan 10 is the day the Passover lambs were herded into Jerusalem and set aside for sacrifice and it is at this very time that Jesus, the Lamb of God sets Himself apart as the sacrifice for all Israel and all the world as He comes into Jerusalem with all the other lambs.      ⁃    Nissan 14 - Luke 22:7-8 "Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover."" The Jewish people had all come to Jerusalem for the Passover celebration. As many as a quarter-million lambs would be needed and slaughtered. Then at sunset the next day starts - so that evening it is Nissan 15 - the day the Passover meal is eaten. Our God is a God with a plan! He's sets all pieces of the story in line for the coming of the Messiah. The prophetic pieces all fit together as we look through the scriptures.  Jesus is our Passover Lamb who sets us free. 1 Corinthians 5:7 "For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed."  And because of His sacrifice we willingly surrender our lives over to Him for He alone is worthy. Revelation 5:12 tells us, "In a loud voice they were saying: "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise." Every piece fits together - God's plan and purpose AND His deep love for each of us is revealed. His love is a love that caused the Lamb of God to lay down His life for us. It is a love that culminates at the cross where the Son of God was killed by man. God's love knows no limits and His faithfulness knows no bounds.  It's at the cross that he shows us the magnitude of His love. And it's in the empty tomb that He shows us the victory. And that changes everything and is why our lives can no longer be the same. Because He loves us that much - now our lives are never the same once we see the fulfillment of the scriptures in Jesus our Messiah. John 3:16 " For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." Palm Sunday isn't Jewish, but when we look at the event of that day with Jewish eyes the significance of God's plan and His love cannot be missed. Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. Check out this video series from our website: https://www.awakeusnow.com/whats-the-answer Join us Sundays  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service

Pharaoh's arrogance is going to cost him, and God is about to reveal just how much. But not only that, God is about to reveal the Passover - what Jesus did on the cross. And so as we approach Good Friday next week, we start getting a sneak peek on what God is up to behind the scenes in the epic showdown of Exodus.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Rekindling Connections: A Springtime Resolution at Mahane Yehuda Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-03-29-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: השמש זרחה בשמיים הכחולים על השוק המאוהב של מחנה יהודה.En: The sun shone in the blue skies over the beloved market of Mahane Yehuda.He: באוויר הייתה תחושה של אביב, עם פסח שמתקרב והאנשים מתכוננים לחג.En: There was a sense of spring in the air, with Passover approaching and people preparing for the holiday.He: ההמולה והרעש של הסחר בשוק היו מורגשים.En: The hustle and bustle of trade in the market were palpable.He: רעש של מוכרים קוראים במחירים, הניחוח של לחם טרי ותבלינים באוויר, הכל התמזג לחוויה ייחודית.En: The noise of sellers calling out prices, the aroma of fresh bread and spices in the air, all blended into a unique experience.He: אריאל התהלך בין הדוכנים, עיניו רחבות וידיו אוחזות ברשימת הקניות לפסח.En: Ariel wandered among the stalls, his eyes wide and his hands holding a shopping list for Passover.He: הוא היה צעיר חרוץ ומעשי, נחוש לסיים את רשימתו.En: He was a diligent and practical young man, determined to finish his list.He: אך בליבו היה מקום קטן של דאגה מהעבר - לא פעם ולא פעמיים חשב על הדרה, ידידתו הוותיקה, שאיתה הייתה לו שיחת וויכוח לא פתורה.En: But in his heart, there was a small place of concern from the past—more than once he had thought about Hadarah, his longtime friend, with whom he'd had an unresolved argument.He: במקביל, הדרה הלכה בין הדוכנים בחיפוש אחר תבלין מיוחד למתכון הייחודי של משפחתה לפסח.En: Meanwhile, Hadarah walked among the stalls searching for a special spice for her family's unique Passover recipe.He: היא הייתה עצמאית ונמרצת, אך בתוכה חשה את הכאב שלא פתרה את הדברים עם אריאל.En: She was independent and energetic, yet inside she felt the pain of not having resolved things with Ariel.He: היא דילגה מדוכן לדוכן, עיניה מביטות לעבר המדפים הגבוהים בתקווה למצוא את התבלין המיוחד.En: She skipped from stall to stall, her eyes gazing toward the high shelves in hopes of finding the special spice.He: הגורל רצה שעיניהם יפגשו בין דוכן לתבלינים.En: Fate had it that their eyes met between the spice stalls.He: אריאל ראה את הדרה מנסה להגיע למדף שעליו התבלין, והוא חשב שזה הזמן המתאים לגשת.En: Ariel saw Hadarah trying to reach a shelf with the spice, and he thought it was the right time to approach.He: "את צריכה עזרה?En: "Do you need help?"He: " שאל בחיוך עדין, ידו מושיטה לעזור לה.En: he asked with a gentle smile, reaching out to assist her.He: הדרה הביטה בו לרגע קצר, ואחר כך הנידה בראשה בהסכמה.En: Hadarah looked at him for a brief moment, then nodded in agreement.He: "תודה, אריאל," ענתה בנימוס, וקולה רעד מעט.En: "Thank you, Ariel," she replied politely, her voice slightly trembling.He: הם עמדו זה מול זה, פועלים בשקט משותף, עד שהדרה החליטה לשבור את הקרח.En: They stood facing each other, working in quiet togetherness until Hadarah decided to break the ice.He: "המון זמן לא דיברנו", אמרה בקול מהסס.En: "We haven't talked in a long time," she said hesitantly.He: "נכון", השיב אריאל, "יש דברים שנותרו לא פתורים.En: "True," responded Ariel, "there are things that remain unresolved."He: "בתוך ההמולה של השוק, בין הקולות והניחוחות, הם ניצבו זה מול זה והחלו לשוחח על העבר.En: Amid the hustle of the market, among the sounds and scents, they stood face to face and began to talk about the past.He: הדברים שטופלו אי פעם באותו וויכוח הצליחו למצוא את מקומם האמיתי.En: The matters that had been once handled in that argument managed to find their true place.He: המילים היו ישירות ואמתיות, ומצאו את הדרך אל הפתרון ההכרחי לשניהם.En: The words were direct and honest and found the way to the necessary resolution for both of them.He: לאחר הישיבה על הספסל שליד הדוכנים וסיום הסבריהם ותלונותיהם, עלתה עין חדשה בשניהם.En: After sitting on the bench by the stalls and finishing their explanations and complaints, they both felt a new insight.He: הם המשיכו יחד ברשימת הקניות, מרגישים חיבור חדש ומחודש.En: They continued together with the shopping list, feeling a renewed connection.He: "אני שמח שהצלחנו לפתור את זה," אמר אריאל, תוך שהוא אוחז בסל הקניות.En: "I'm glad we managed to resolve it," said Ariel, as he held the shopping basket.He: "גם אני.En: "Me too.He: עכשיו נוכל להכין את החג בצורה הטובה ביותר," הוסיפה הדרה בחיוך אמתי.En: Now we can prepare for the holiday in the best way," Hadarah added with a genuine smile.He: וכך, בשוק הצבעוני והחגיגי, מצאו אריאל והדרה דרך חדשה, מלאה סליחה ושיתוף פעולה לאור העליית של הזמן לקראת חג הפסח.En: And so, in the colorful and festive market, Ariel and Hadarah found a new way, filled with forgiveness and cooperation in light of the passage of time towards the Passover holiday. Vocabulary Words:beloved: מאוהבbustle: המולהpalpable: מורגשיםdiligent: חרוץpractical: מעשיconcern: דאגהunresolved: לא פתורהenergetic: נמרצתgazing: מביטותshelves: מדפיםfate: הגורלtrembling: רעדtogetherness: משותףbreak the ice: לשבור את הקרחhesitantly: מהססunresolved: לא פתוריםscents: ניחוחותdirect: ישירותhonest: אמתיותresolution: הפתרוןinsight: עין חדשהgenuine: אמתיforgiveness: סליחהcooperation: שיתוף פעולהpassage of time: העליית של הזמןapproaching: מתקרבtraders: מוכריםstalls: דוכניםritual: מתכון הייחודיpolite: בנימוסBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unplugged Innovation: Elisha's Passover Breakthrough Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-03-29-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: אלישה התיישב מול המחשב שלו בדירה הקטנה והמודרנית שלו.En: Elisha sat in front of his computer in his small, modern apartment.He: האביב הגיע ועמו חג הפסח.En: Spring had arrived, and with it the holiday of Passover.He: עבור אלישה, פסח לא היה רק ​​חג של קניות וניקיונות, אלא גם זמן משפחה.En: For Elisha, Passover was not just a holiday of shopping and cleaning, but also a time for family.He: אבל קודם כל, הוא היה צריך לסיים את הפרויקט הגדול שלו בעבודתו כמעצב גרפי עצמאי.En: But first, he needed to finish his big project at work as a freelance graphic designer.He: הבית היה מואר באור שמש עדין שחדר מבעד לחלון הפתוח.En: The house was bathed in gentle sunlight streaming through the open window.He: ציפורים צייצו בחוץ ואלישה הרגיש את המתח בבטן.En: Birds chirped outside, and Elisha felt a tension in his stomach.He: היום היה מוקדש לסיום העבודה, אך פתאום, האורות כבו.En: The day was dedicated to finishing his work, but suddenly, the lights went out.He: החשמל נפל לא רק בבית שלו, אלא בכל הבנין.En: The power failed not only in his home, but in the entire building.He: “מה אעשה עכשיו?En: "What will I do now?"He: ” שאל אלישה את עצמו בקול רם.En: Elisha asked himself out loud.He: המחשב היה כבוי, והפרויקט היה במרחק שעות מעטות מסיום.En: The computer was off, and the project was only a few hours from completion.He: ידע שכדי לפנות מספיק זמן למשפחה בחג, עליו לחשוב מהר ולמצוא פתרון.En: He knew that in order to make enough time for family during the holiday, he had to think quickly and find a solution.He: נעם וחדר, שכניו, היו בחדר המשותף.En: Noam and Hadar, his neighbors, were in the shared room.He: הם ישבו עם אפרכסת הניידים שלהם, מחכים לחשמל כמו כולם.En: They sat with their phones, waiting for power like everyone else.He: “שלום אלישה,” קרא נעם, “איך הולך עם העבודה?En: "Hello Elisha," called Noam, "how's work going?"He: ”“לא טוב,” אמר אלישה בעצב, “אני לא יודע איך אסיים בזמן בלי מחשב.En: "Not good," said Elisha sadly, "I don't know how I'll finish on time without a computer."He: ”נעם הציע ללכת לקפה עם ווייפיי, אך אלישה התלבט.En: Noam suggested going to a cafe with Wi-Fi, but Elisha hesitated.He: הוא הבין שהוא לא יגיע לשום מקום אם רק ימתין לשובו של החשמל.En: He realized he wouldn't get anywhere if he just waited for the power to return.He: ואז נזכר במחברת סקיצות ישנה שהשאיר במגירת השולחן.En: Then he remembered an old sketchbook he had left in the desk drawer.He: “אולי זה הזמן לנסות משהו אחר,” אמר לעצמו ולקח את המחברת מהארון.En: "Maybe it's time to try something different," he said to himself and took the sketchbook from the cabinet.He: התיישב בנוח על הכורסה, החל לצייר ביד, כמו בימים שהתחיל את הקריירה שלו.En: He sat comfortably in an armchair and began to draw by hand, like in the days when he started his career.He: הדפים התמלאו אט-אט ברעיונות חדשים וטריים.En: The pages gradually filled with new and fresh ideas.He: החשמל חזר בשעות אחר הצהריים המאוחרות.En: The electricity returned in the late afternoon.He: כשהפעיל את המחשב, הביט בסקיצות שהכין והופתע מעצמו.En: When he turned on the computer, he looked at the sketches he had made and was surprised at himself.He: הסקיצות היו ייחודיות ומרעננות.En: The sketches were unique and refreshing.He: הוא שילב את הרעיונות יחד עם העבודה על המחשב.En: He combined the ideas with the work on the computer.He: בשעות הערב המוקדמות, הפרויקט היה מוכן למשלוח.En: By early evening, the project was ready to be sent.He: בבוקר שלמחרת, ישב אלישה עם משפחתו לשולחן החג, מרוצה וגאה.En: The next morning, Elisha sat with his family at the holiday table, satisfied and proud.He: הוא הבין כי בעיות ואתגרים יכולים לפתוח דלתות חדשות ולעזור לו להעריך את היכולת שלו ליצור בדרכים לא מוכרות.En: He realized that problems and challenges can open new doors and help him appreciate his ability to create in unfamiliar ways.He: פסח זה, בניגוד לפסחים קודמים, היה מלא בתובנות לשנה חדשה ומשמעותית יותר.En: This Passover, unlike previous ones, was full of insights for a new and more meaningful year. Vocabulary Words:dedicated: מוקדשtension: מתחsketchbook: מחברת סקיצותbathed: מוארgentle: עדיןstreaming: חדרsolution: פתרוןhesitated: התלבטunfamiliar: לא מוכרותchirped: צייצוelectricity: חשמלsurprised: הופתעunique: ייחודיותrefreshing: מרעננותcompleted: מסיוםinsights: תובנותmodern: מודרניתcareer: קריירהfreelance: עצמאיdrawer: מגירהgradually: אט-אטcombined: שילבability: יכולתappreciate: להעריךmeaningful: משמעותיתcafe: קפהproject: פרויקטstreaming: חדרfreelance: עצמאיarmchair: כורסהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

On Palm Sunday, Christians around the world commemorate Jesus' triumphal entry when He publicly presented Himself as the Messiah to the nation of Israel by riding into their capital city on a donkey on the first day of the annual Passover celebration. All four gospel writers include this account in their record of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. But Luke included something in his gospel that Matthew, Mark, and John did not which provides us a unique perspective of this pivotal event. Luke is the only gospel writer who recounted that in the midst of the cheering crowd, Jesus was weeping. What made Him so sad when everyone else was so happy? The same thing that makes Jesus sad today. When people miss the opportunity to receive Him as their personal Lord and Savior and must then suffer the awful consequences for rejecting Him.

Pastor Mark, on this last Shabbat before the Passover Seder, prepares us for the commandment of footwashing and the importance to have our hearts prepared before we take the Third Cup.  If taken in an unworthy manner, Scripture says that one may be weak, sick or even die according 1 Corinthians 11:27-30. 

Matthew 21:1-11When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, “The Lord needs them.” And he will send them immediately.' This took place to fulfil what had been spoken through the prophet, saying,‘Tell the daughter of Zion,Look, your king is coming to you,humble, and mounted on a donkey,and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting,‘Hosanna to the Son of David!Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!Hosanna in the highest heaven!'When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, ‘Who is this?' The crowds were saying, ‘This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.' What's your favorite parade? From the Macy's Day Parade to Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day, and countless Independence Day celebrations, we Americans love parades. Some of my favorite childhood memories are from attending or marching in one. Growing up in Anderson, we had the Midnight Parade. It was on the night of July 3rd, but it started at midnight, claiming to be the first July 4th parade in all the land. I loved watching the civic groups march along the route, many I would have never known existed had it not been for the parade. I remember the joy of little kids getting so excited about terrible candy thrown at their feet. Who knew Tootsie Rolls and Airheads could make someone so happy?Most special of all was when we surprised my mom with tickets to the Rose Parade in Pasadena. Every New Year's Day it was on in our house growing up. As we watched, she always said, “Can't you just smell it? I bet the smell is amazing.” And the parade did not disappoint. The floats were extraordinary, the bands terrific, and the smell indeed was amazing.Every parade tells a story — a story of identity, values, and heritage. Mardi Gras tells a story of joy, indulgence, and fun. Pride tells a story of celebration, love, and identity. The Rose Parade tells a story of creation and beauty.And what makes a parade good is that it draws you in. You don't want to just watch it. You want to be part of it, not just a spectator. The people of Jesus' time were no strangers to parades. Because if one ancient people can be credited with the culture of parades, it's the Romans. They were known for their grand displays of power. One example was called the Adventus. That's when a Roman governor or emperor entered a city under Roman control. First came the golden eagle — the symbol of Rome. Then banners and battle flags with Roman gods on them. Then the trumpeters announcing their arrival. Then the display of power: cavalry and foot soldiers dressed in full armor. And then finally came the governor or emperor himself, riding a war horse or chariot. And behind him, chained prisoners — living proof of Rome's power.The Adventus parade told a story that was very clear: Rome is in charge. Rome has power. Rome wins. The Jews of Judea, including Jesus, were familiar with Adventus, because that's how Pontius Pilate would have entered Jerusalem for Passover. Pilate didn't actually live in Jerusalem. He lived in a Roman city near the coast. But every year, during Passover, he would come to Jerusalem.Because Passover made Roman officials nervous. It was a celebration of liberation from oppression under Pharaoh. And Pilate knew people might take that opportunity to protest their oppression under Caesar. So to remind everyone who was in charge, who had the power, Pilate would hold an Adventus. Coming from Caesarea, this huge procession would have entered Jerusalem from the west, quelling even the idea of an uprising.But there was another parade into Jerusalem, this one coming from the East. Jesus and his disciples were in Bethphage when he made an unusual request: Go into the next little town and bring me a donkey and her colt. Matthew even tells us Jesus somehow sits on both of them, which is a little odd and maybe even a little funny to picture. But that's not really the point.Matthew tells us this happened to fulfill the words of the prophet Zechariah: “Look, your king is coming to you, humble and riding on a donkey.” Jesus isn't just finding a ride into town. He is making a statement. He is telling the people exactly who he is. He is the one they have been waiting for.And thus begins the parade. With no flags or banners to wave, they take off their cloaks and line the street with them. There are no drums, just the sound of branches snapping off trees and being spread along the road. And the only music is the crowd shouting, “Save us, Son of David! Save us!” That's what Hosanna means: save us, please. This was a crowd of poor peasants, hurting under the occupation of Rome. And finally here comes their hope — the one they call Son of the king, the rightful heir to the throne; coming to overthrow Rome and restore the kingdom of David, just like his ancestor talked about, like his own mother sang about.Now that's a story. That's a parade that draws you in, one you want to be a part of, not just a spectator. I guess that's why we reenact this parade with palms of our own every year. We find ourselves in that crowd. We may not be poor peasants under Roman occupation, but we still know things are not as they should be. We need a change. We too want to crown Jesus. We too shout Hosanna — save us, O God.Save us from war and division.Save us from hatred and injustice.Save us from everything that keeps this world from being what you created it to be.I wonder when the crowd realized that their parade was not what they thought it was. When did it register that what they wanted Jesus to do and what Jesus was about to do were two very different things? At some point in the week ahead, the crowd is going to realize that their hope isn't going to play out like they thought it would. I imagine at some point they wandered over to the west side of town. Maybe they saw the Adventus, Pilate with all his power entering the city. Or maybe they just heard about it — the horses, the soldiers, the brute force. That parade lured them in. It told them a story, veiled in threats, about how the world works: a world governed by strength and power.Pretty soon after that parade of branches and cloaks, the crowd remembered Jesus on a donkey and compared that to Pilate's parade, Rome's parade, and realized he didn't stand a chance.They weren't in a parade on the east side of Jerusalem that day. They were in a funeral procession, following the hearse the whole time.So they switch sides. And in just a few short days they will go from “Save us!” to “Kill him,” from hail him to nail him.We are still in that same crowd. It's tempting to think we would have stayed by Jesus' side, that we would have understood, that we would have been different. But we are the same crowd. We want a savior who fixes things, who wins, who makes life easier, who proves we are right and our side is right. We want a powerful king, not a crucified rebel. We want victory, not sacrifice. We want resurrection, but we would really prefer to skip Good Friday.And when Jesus doesn't do what we want, we start looking for another parade to join. But Jesus never wanted to be king, at least not the way the world understands kings. His goal was never to display power, but to redefine it; passing on the crown so that he could pick up a cross instead. So this Holy Week, stay in the crowd. You've already started in the parade. You're already a participant in this story. So go a bit deeper. Gather with Jesus and the disciples around the table as we remember the Last Supper and celebrate First Communion with some young partners in mission. Walk all the way to Golgotha on Good Friday. Hear the chants of “Crucify him.” See how the same people who shouted Hosanna put Jesus on a cross.But the parade doesn't stop there. If we follow Jesus all the way, we will find ourselves at an empty tomb. And we will realize the parade wasn't just a funeral procession, but an inauguration, where Jesus is crowned not as a king, but as the savior; defeating sin and death not by power and force, but by obedience, humility, and above all, grace… Which he hands out like candy, freely to anyone who wants to grab it.That's my favorite parade. Not one of power. But one of grace.Amen.

Palm Sunday March 29, 2026 Plot, Passover and Lord's Supper Passion Readings: Matthew 26-27   https://stpeterchurchmodesto.org/

The Iran War began at Purim (about Persia, now Iran) and now we're at Passover with Persia yet again as we are required to read Malachi. The Bible actually ends in the Persian period with the triumvirate of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Malachi. I share some history, some Bible, and some modern absurd framing that exemplifies the idiotic antisemitism rampant in our popular media as this war rages on. 

Today, we sit down with Dr. Sean McDowell, professor, apologist, and author, to discuss all things Holy Week. We talk about the proof of the existence of Jesus but also refute the claim that Jesus wasn't crucified. We also talk about whether or not Christians should be celebrating Passover and other Jewish holidays as well as the ongoing debate over whether Easter is actually pagan in nature. Dr. McDowell also answers some apologetics questions for us and gives some advice on how to look for our own spiritual blind spots in our walks with God. Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠ Share the Arrows is sponsored by: A'del Natural Cosmetics: AdelNaturalCosmetics.comRange Leather: RangeLeather.com/ALLIEWe Heart Nutrition: WeHeartNutrition.com Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Timecodes: (01:55) Separating the Resurrection from the Gospel? (04:30) Evidence of Jesus' Existence & Crucifixion (11:20) The Best Argument Against the Resurrection (16:40) Is Easter Pagan?  (19:45) Jesus Crying Out to God (26:45) Why Did the Crowd Choose Barabbas? (33:30) The Significance of Jesus' Death & Resurrection (39:05) Why is Christianity Unique?  (42:00) Rapid-Fire Apologetics — Related Episodes: Ep 900 | How to Reach Gen Z with the Gospel | Guest: Dr. Sean McDowell (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-900-how-to-reach-gen-z-with-the-gospel-guest-dr/id1359249098?i=1000633392634 Ep 901 | Does the Age of the Earth Matter? | Guest: Dr. Sean McDowell (Part Two) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-901-does-the-age-of-the-earth-matter-guest/id1359249098?i=1000633508243 — Buy Allie's book "You're Not Enough (and That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alliebethstuckey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Relatable merchandise: Use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Relatable is made possible by our network home, Blaze Media. If you subscribe to BlazeTV, you not only support the show, but you get access to an immense library of shows, documentaries, and original content. Subscribe at BlazeTV.com/ALLIE.

Jewish communities in the United States will be observing one of the most sacred holidays of their religion, Passover, with increased security measures and concerns over hateful rhetoric as the war against Iran continues. The FBI is currently conducting an investigation into a terror attack against Temple Israel, the nation's second largest Jewish congregation, in West Bloomfield, Michigan, in which a driver drove a vehicle packed with fireworks through the front doors. Other recent violent incidents have confirmed fears there has been a palpable rise in antisemitism. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Liora Rez, the executive director of StopAntisemitism, who says there too many examples that show a sharp rise in the use of tropes that claim Jews are puppeteering governments, the media and financial institutions which is raising security concerns during the holidays. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Read OnlineAnd when he entered Jerusalem the whole city was shaken and asked, “Who is this?” And the crowds replied, “This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee.” Matthew 21:10–11The commemoration of our Lord's Passion has begun. Today, Mass begins with the reading of Matthew's account of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Riding on a donkey, Jesus is greeted by a very large crowd who “spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and strewed them on the road” (Matthew 21:8). The people welcomed Him with shouts of: “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest” (Matthew 21:9).The word “Hosanna” in Hebrew means, “Save us, we pray!” Though it was originally a plea for deliverance, it became an expression of praise and joy, especially as it came to be associated with the Messiah's arrival. The phrase “Hosanna in the highest” calls for God, enthroned in Heaven, to bring His saving power to earth. The crowds' acclamation reveals both a hope for salvation and a recognition of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah.During Passover week, Jerusalem's population increased several times over with pilgrims from across Israel. The atmosphere was vibrant with religious fervor and communal celebration. Merchants sold sacrificial animals, food, and provisions to the crowds. Central to the festivities was the Temple where sacrifices were offered and the Passover lambs were prepared for the sacred meal. Roman authorities increased security, wary of potential unrest, as the commemoration of Israel's liberation from Egypt stirred hopes of national deliverance. The Jewish authorities were also on high alert, concerned that any disturbance might provoke harsh reprisals from the Romans.Imagine the excitement, concern, and surprise that many of the religious and Roman leaders felt as large crowds professed their belief in Jesus as the Messiah. Was Israel's deliverance at hand? This public acclaim highlighted why some saw Jesus as a threat. The Pharisees, in particular, feared that His messianic identity might undermine the religious authority to which they clung. Most of them dismissed the possibility that Jesus was the Messiah they awaited.Jesus, however, had a very different understanding of the Passover that year. He knew it was the time for His hour of suffering and death, leading to His glorification. He had no interest in political maneuvering. His sole desire was to fulfill His mission as the Messiah by becoming the one perfect Lamb of Sacrifice whose blood would atone for the sins of many. Jesus was determined and confident as He rode into Jerusalem. Though He knew the suffering that awaited Him, His gaze was fixed on His mission of saving souls. In His sacred humanity, He overcame every temptation to fear or anxiety, allowing peace, strength, and joy to fill His heart.Not only is Jesus our Savior and the one Mediator between God and us, His human life perfectly models how we are to live. Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem especially models for us how we are to face every difficult situation that tempts us to fear and anxiety. His courage must become our courage, and His determination our determination.Reflect today on Jesus' interior disposition during His triumphal entry. He invites us to share in His sacrificial love, laying down our lives selflessly for others. This is only possible if we allow His virtues to take root in us every time we are called to imitate His love. As we embrace our own mission, we must not allow fear or anxiety to hinder us. Pray that the courage, peace, and steadfast love that Jesus embodied during that first Holy Week may flourish in your heart. Let go of fear, worry, and selfishness, and allow Jesus' love and strength to fill you, so that His mission may continue through you and, with our Lord, you may lay down your life for others.Sacrificial Lamb of God, You entered Jerusalem as the new and perfect Lamb of Sacrifice, whose blood would be shed for the salvation of all who turn to You. Please open my heart, dear Lord, to receive all You wish to bestow upon me. Fill me with the virtues You possessed, so that my life will be united to Yours and Your Sacrifice will become alive in me. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Jesus on Palm Sunday Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.