Important Jewish Feast Flashcards
What does the Sabbath Law require regarding work?
No work
How did religious leaders during Jesus’ time accuse him of violating the Sabbath?
By curing the sick, exorcising demons, helping those who were ill or suffering, and claiming to be the Lord of the Sabbath.
What does the term “Passover” (PESAH) mean?
“Pass over”
What does Passover commemorate?
The liberation of the Hebrews from the bondage of slavery in Egypt when the angel of death passed over Israelite households and spared their firstborn from death.
When is Passover celebrated?
In March or April
What did Jesus’ death symbolically and theologically embody?
Jesus as the Paschal Lamb who was sacrificed for the atonement of sins.
What Christian celebration is associated with Pentecost?
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
What does the Feast of Pentecost commemorate?
The giving of the law at Mount Sinai and the Day of the First Fruits
What does the Feast of Hanukkah commemorate?
The rededication of the temple in 164 B.C. after it was desecrated by the Syrian Greeks.
What is another name for the Feast of Hanukkah?
Feast of the Lights
