This Sunday, many will be celebrating Easter, or, as many call it, "Resurrection Day," to celebrate the Resurrection of Messiah Yeshua. It is commonly believed that Messiah was buried on the Sixth Day, (Friday), shortly before the Sabbath and rose from the dead on Sunday. However, this is highly unlikely. The idea that Messiah rose on "Easter Sunday," is not supported or found in Scripture. Is it important to know the days when Messiah was buried and when He resurrected? Well, Messiah Himself seemed to think so, as well as His disciples and the prophets. According to Scripture, it's important that we understand that the resurrection of Messiah is a matter of important Biblical Messianic
While Passover and Easter are close together this year - with, Passover beginning this Friday evening, and Easter on Sunday - the reality is that they have nothing to do with each other. The supposed Good Friday celebration that begins the Easter weekend, cannot be found in Scripture, nor, is it the day of Messiah's death and crucifixion. Neither does Easter Sunday have anything to do with Messiah's resurrection. For that matter, it has nothing to do with Scripture period. The Scriptures from the Tanakh (Old Covenant) to the Brit Chadashah (New Covenant) are clear regarding Adonai's command about the observance of Passover. However, there is no mention (not even one) regarding the observance
