Christ in the Passover: Why is This Night Different?
Overview
God says “Remember!” This best-selling title from the ministry of Jews for Jesus offers a comprehensive and convincing look at how the Passover is fulfilled in Christ. Through Christ in the Passover you’ll trace God’s involvement through the history of this holy day—from the first Passover, all the way to the modern Seder. And in the revised edition of this inviting book, Ceil and Moishe Rosen show you how the death and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah are forever interwoven with the Passover and its symbolism.
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Top Highlights
“There was a threefold significance to those annual festivals: first, they were seasonal celebrations based on the agrarian culture of that time; second, they reminded Israel of God’s dealings with them; and third, they pointed to a future promise.” (Page 16)
“The Mishnah teaches that, according to two authorities, Rabbi Yohanon and Rabbi Benayah, these four cups correspond to the four verbs in Exodus 6:6–7, describing God’s redemption: I will bring you out; I will free you; I will redeem you; I will take you to be My people.” (Page 82)
“The Hebrew word matzo (unleavened) means ‘sweet, without sourness.’ The unleavened bread typified the sweetness and wholesomeness of life without sin.” (Page 36)
“In Isaiah 53:7 is the prophecy that the Messiah will be led as a lamb to the slaughter.” (Page 32)
“The number of permanent residents in Jerusalem in Jesus’ time was about six hundred thousand. A conservative estimate of the vast multitude of Passover pilgrims that came to the city is about two million.” (Page 52)
Product Details
- Title: Christ in the Passover: Why is This Night Different?
- Authors: Ceil Rosen and Moishe Rosen
- Publisher: Moody
- Publication Date: 2006
- Pages: 144
About the Authors
Moishe Rosen and his wife Ceil Rosen are Jews who declare Jesus as Messiah and Lord after becoming Christians in 1953. After graduating Northeastern Bible College, Moishe was ordained as a Conservative Baptist minister in 1957. He dedicated himself to witnessing and ministering to other Jews—this ministry eventually became Jews for Jesus, where he served as Executive Director until 1996. Moishe is credited with being a pioneer of the Messianic movement—the merging of Judaism and Christianity. The couple frequently gives Passover presentations in churches and they continue to be active in Jews for Jesus as well as writing several books.
