Ukraine and Russian-occupied/annexed territories as of 6 April 2023 (From Viewsridge via Wikipedia) COGwriter Though it wants it back, Ukraine has publicly hinted it could negotiate about Crimea: Kyiv potentially willing to negotiate on Crimea … April 6, 2023 Kyiv has disclosed a rare willingness to negotiate with Russia — depending on the outcome of […]
Month: April 2023
Was Jesus resurrected on a Sunday? También en Español!
Garden Tomb location (Pixabay) COGwriter Was Jesus actually resurrected on a Sunday? Is that possible? What does the Bible teach? (For some information about the ‘crucifixion’ in Spanish, please click on ¿Murió Jesús un día miércoles o un viernes?) Related to Spanish, there is a new video: English title: Did Christ rise on a Sunday? […]
First Day of Unleavened Bread 2023
Unleavened Bread (Public Domain Pictures) COGwriter The Passover is a memorial of the death of Jesus Christ who is the Savior of the world. In 2023, it was to be observed after sunset on April 4th. The Days of Unleavened Bread began at sunset April 5th and run until sunset April 12, in 2023 The […]
The Jewish Seder is not the Christian Passover
Table Prepared for Jewish Seder (datafox) COGwriter After sunset on April 5th, 2023 is the 15th of Nisan. Although many Jews will claim to celebrate the Passover then, but Passover was actually the night before (see Passover on the 14th or 15th?). The Bible says Passover is on the 14th: 5 On the fourteenth day […]
BBC: Coronation invitations issued by King Charles and ‘Queen Camilla’
COGwriter King Charles III is to be coronated on May 6th–the basic official invitation is shown above. The BBC reported the following: Coronation invitations issued by King Charles and ‘Queen Camilla’ 5 April 2023 The first glimpse of the coronation invitation shows the official use of “Queen Camilla”, marking the transition from the title of […]
Tonight should be observed
Night to be Observed animation COGwriter We have available an online Holy Day Calendar. It has a listing of the biblical holy days through 2033, with their Roman calendar dates. They are really hard to observe if you do not know when they occur 🙂 As it is the First Day of Unleavened Bread, tonight […]
A nail into Jesus’ heel?
Heel (Wikipedia) COGwriter Artifax, a publication of the Near East Archaeological Society had two items some may find of interest, part of which my wife Joyce graciously typed as Artifax is not generally online. Here is one item: HEEL BONE CRUCIFIXION FOUND IN ITALY Italian archeologists Emanuela Gualdi-Russo and Ursula Thun Hobenstein from the University […]
Observational alone or observational & calculated calendar?
Older Hebrew Calendar COGwriter Passover is after sunset on April 4th in 2023. Each year, some bring up calendar concerns. Some believe that a calculated Holy Day calendar is wrong and that one must only be kept based upon personal observation. Those espousing the observed calendar often differ among themselves as to how it is […]
WND: Astonishing 77% of American youth unqualified as military recruits
Official Air Force Service Mark COGwriter The US military is having problems getting recruits as American youth have various problems: Astonishing 77% of American youth unqualified as military recruits April 3, 2023 at 6:44 pm A whopping 77 percent of American youth in the optimal military recruitment age of 17 to 24 years old are […]
Passover: Videos in English and in Spanish
Artist’s portrayal of Peter and John going to prepare for the Passover COGwriter Tonight, after sunset, is the 14th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. Christian groups, such as the Continuing Church of God, will observe tonight as the Christian Passover. In addition to information on how to keep it in English (read Keeping […]