Jews for Jesus member will recreate the Passover service
EL DORADO — Jesus’ Last Supper was actually a Jewish Passover and Melissa Weinisch of Jews for Jesus will re- create the traditional Passover s ervice and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection in a presentation called “Christ in the Passover” at Salvation Army at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Everyone is invited to attend the free event.
Weinisch will set a table with items traditionally used at the Passover meal and detail their spiritual significance. She will also explain the connection between the events of the first Passover in Egypt and the redemption that Jesus accomplished, as well as the deep bond between the ancient Passover feast and the Christian communion celebration today, Lt. Charles Smith, commander at the Salvation Army in El Dorado, said.
Jews for Jesus has presented “Christ in the Passover” at over 38,000 churches. It has been enthusiastically received by Christians who appreciate learning more about the Jewish backgrounds of their faith.
Moishe Rosen, who founded Jews for Jesus in 1973, has also co-written the book, “Christ in the Passover,” with his wife, Ceil. This seminal work includes a look at Passover in ancient times and how it is practiced today. It will be available after the presentation. Also available will be a DVD of the “Christ in the Passover” presentation with David Brickner, the executive director of Jews for Jesus, officiating.
Brickner, a fifth-generation Jewish believer in Jesus, succeeded Rosen as executive director in 1996. Brickner has kept Jews for Jesus on the cutting edge as the ministry has expanded and established branches in 11 countries, including the United States, Brazil, Israel, Russia, France and South Africa.
“We exist to make the Messiahship of Jesus an unavoidable issue to our Jewish people worldwide,” Brickner stated. “There are still a few that haven’t heard of us!”
Weinisch will answer questions after the presentation. Call (870) 863-4830 for more information.