What About the Easter Holiday?

In this enlightening episode, we delve deep into Easter Sunday's traditions, historical facts, and biblical references. Through this thoughtful exploration, we hope to challenge conventional perspectives about the festival, its origin, and how it's celebrated in modern times.

While the traditional observance of Easter involves festive family activities, it becomes essential to ask if such practices truly honor the day's purpose—commemorating Christ's sacrifice. The episode unearths the holiday's roots in pagan worship and questions the addition of unscriptural customs to Easter commemorations.

We discuss Lent's initiation by the Roman Catholic Church, sunrise services’ connection to the Babylonian sun god worship, and the potential mistranslation of 'Passover' as 'Easter' in the King James Bible. We also consider the implications of Christ's 40-day post-resurrection stay with His disciples. It's crucial to note that Easter, as we know it today, may not echo the direct teachings of the risen Christ.

Further into the episode, we initiate an intriguing study of the celebration of Jesus' resurrection. Our thorough exploration of Matthew 12 leads us to assert the possibility of Christ's crucifixion on a Thursday. With the theoretical conjecture backed by historical and biblical timelines, this revelation might reshuffle the traditional understanding of Easter.

The episode concludes with a compassionate prayer for reconciliation for those unknowingly practicing Easter or in error. It urges listeners to ponder the theological truths behind the celebrations they partake in. This thought-provoking episode invites you to dig deep into the themes of faith, repentance, and Christ's lordship.

Join us in this captivating exploration of the theology of Easter and challenge your assumptions about this sacred holiday.