{"id":74302,"date":"2022-04-02T00:01:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-02T08:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=74302"},"modified":"2022-03-26T10:20:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-26T18:20:14","slug":"sermon-examine-passover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/doctrine\/sermon-examine-passover\/","title":{"rendered":"Sermon: Really examine yourself before Passover"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Passover is less than two weeks away (after sunset April 14th, 2022).<\/p>\n

Christians should prepare and examine themselves prior to Passover as the Apostle Paul taught (1 Corinthians 11:28).<\/p>\n

Related to this, the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> has the following sermon on its ContinuingCOG <\/a>channel:<\/p>\n

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Really examine yourself before Passover<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

In 1 Corinthians 11, the Apostle Paul admonishes Christians to examine themselves before they take the bread and wine of Passover. The Book of Lamentations says to examine ourselves and not complain. Do Christians sin? What should be done about it? Should Christians remove physical leaven? Is looking for spiritual leaven a weightier matter? What is leaven anyway? Are you a complainer or worrier? Are people to be judged for idle words? Do you know how to live as a Christian? Should Christians change and grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus? Do Christians really need to overcome? Overcome what?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link to the sermon: Really examine yourself before Passover<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include the following:<\/em><\/p>\n

Examine Yourself before<\/em> Passover<\/a> This article goes into some of why real Christians are to do this. Two related sermons are Really examine yourself before Passover<\/a> and Passover Examination<\/a>.
\nKeeping Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread<\/a> How should Christians keep Passover, especially if they are by themselves. Why does the Church of God not require lambs for Passover? How does one keep the Days of Unleavened Bread? For a step-by-step video for Christians to keep it, check out CCOG Passover Service<\/a>. Here is a link to a related article in the Spanish language: Guardando la Pascua y los D\u00edas de los Panes sin Levadura<\/a>.<\/em>
\nPreparing for Passover<\/a> The Apostle Paul taught that Christians should examine themselves prior to taking Passover. This YouTube video sermon gives suggestions on how to prepare.
\nHow to Keep God\u2019s Festivals<\/a> Many have heard of God\u2019s Holy Days and wonder how they are kept in the 21st century. This is an overview article. A related sermon is also available titled: How to Keep God\u2019s Feasts<\/a>.
\nPassover and the Early Church<\/a> Did the early Christians observe Passover? What did Jesus and Paul teach? Why did Jesus die for our sins? There is also a detailed YouTube video available titled History of the Christian Passover<\/a>.
\nThe Passover Plot<\/a> What was the first Passover plot? Which plots have Islam and the Greco-Roman faiths perpetuated about Passover? A sermon video of related interest is The Passover Plots, Including Easter<\/a>.
\nMelito\u2019s Homily on the Passover<\/a> This is one of the earliest Christian writings about the Passover. This also includes what Apollinaris wrote on the Passover as well. Here is a related sermon, also titled Melito\u2019s Homily on the Passover<\/a>.
\nTPM: Passover on the 14th or 15th?<\/a> While the real COG observes Passover on the 14th, some observe it on the 15th. Why is the 14th correct? A related sermon is titled Is Passover on the 14th or 15th for Christians?<\/a>
\nThe Night to Be Observed<\/a> What is the night to be much observed? When is it? Why do Jews keep Passover twice and emphasize the wrong date? A related animation is available: Night to Be Observed<\/a>. And a <\/span>video is also available The Night to Be Much Observed<\/a>.
\nShould Christians Keep the Days of Unleavened Bread?<\/a> Do they have any use or meaning now? What is leaven? This article supplies some biblical answers. Here are three YouTube videos intended to be viewed for the first day of unleavened bread: Unleavened Bread: No Tolerance for Sin<\/a>, Leaven and Sin<\/a>, and Christians and the Days of Unleavened Bread<\/a>.
\n<\/strong>Holy Day Calendar<\/a> This is 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 ? In the Spanish\/Espa\u00f1ol\/Castellano language: Calendario de los D\u00edas Santos<\/a>. In Mandarin Chinese: \u4f55\u65e5\u662f\u795e\u7684\u5723\u65e5\uff1f \u8fd9\u91cc\u662f\u4e00\u4efd\u795e\u7684\u5723\u65e5\u65e5\u5386\u4ece2013\u5e74\u81f32024\u5e74\u3002<\/a>
\n<\/span>The Ten Commandments: The Decalogue, Christianity, and the Beast<\/a> This is a free draft\/unedited pdf book explaining the what the Ten Commandments are, where they came from, how early professors of Christ viewed them, and how various ones, including the Beast of Revelation, will oppose them. A related sermon is titled: The Ten Commandments and the Beast of Revelation<\/a>.
\nProof Jesus is the Messiah<\/a> This free book has over 200 Hebrew prophecies were fulfilled by Jesus. Plus, His arrival was consistent with specific prophecies and even Jewish interpretations of prophecy. Here are links to seven related sermons: Proof Jesus is the Messiah<\/a>, Prophecies of Jesus\u2019 birth, timing, and death<\/a>, Jesus\u2019 prophesied divinity<\/a>, 200+ OT prophecies Jesus filled; Plus prophecies He made<\/a>, Why Don\u2019t Jews Accept Jesus?<\/a>, Daniel 9, Jews, and Jesus<\/a>, and Facts and Atheists\u2019 Delusions About Jesus<\/a>. Plus the links to two sermonettes: Luke\u2019s census: Any historical evidence?<\/a> and Muslims believe Jesus is the Messiah, but<\/a> \u2026
\n<\/span><\/span>Is God Calling You?<\/a> This booklet discusses topics including calling, election, and selection. If God is calling you, how will you respond? Here is are links to related sermons: Christian Election: Is God Calling YOU?<\/a> and Predestination and Your Selection<\/a>. A short animation is also available: Is God Calling You?<\/a>
\n<\/b>Is God\u2019s Existence Logical?<\/a> Is it really logical to believe in God? Yes! Would you like Christian answers to give atheists? This is a free online booklet that deal with improper theories and musings called science related to the origin of the origin of the universe, the origin of life, and evolution. Here is a link to a related sermon: Evolution is NOT the Origin of Life<\/a>. Two animated videos of related interest are also available: Big Bang: Nothing or Creator?<\/a> and A Lifegiver or Spontaneous Evolution?<\/a>
\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>Christians: Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God, Biblical instructions on living as a Christian<\/a> This is a scripture-filled booklet for those wishing to live as a real Christian. A related sermon is also available: Christians are Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God<\/a>.
\nBeliefs of the Original Catholic Church<\/a>. Did the original \u201ccatholic church\u201d have doctrines held by the Continuing Church of God? Did Church of God leaders uses the term \u201ccatholic church\u201d to ever describe the church they were part of? Here are links to related sermons: Original Catholic Church of God?<\/a> , Original Catholic Doctrine: Creed, Liturgy, Baptism, Passover<\/a>, and What Type of Catholic was Polycarp of Smyrna?<\/a>, Tradition, Holy Days, Salvation, Dress, & Celibacy<\/a>, and Early Heresies and Heretics<\/a>, and Doctrines: 3 Days, Abortion, Ecumenism, Meats<\/a>, Tithes, Crosses, Destiny, and more<\/a>, and Saturday or Sunday?<\/a>, The Godhead<\/a>, Apostolic Laying on of Hands Succession<\/a>, and Church in the Wilderness Apostolic Succession List<\/a>.
\nHope of Salvation: How the Continuing<\/em> Church of God Differs from Protestantism<\/a> The CCOG is NOT Protestant. This free online book explains how the real <\/em>Church of God differs from mainstream\/traditional Protestants. Several sermons related to the free book are also available: Protestant, Baptist, and CCOG History<\/a>; The First Protestant, God\u2019s Command, Grace, & Character<\/a>; The New Testament, Martin Luther, and the Canon<\/a>; Eucharist, Passover, and Easter<\/a>; Views of Jews, Lost Tribes, Warfare, & Baptism<\/a>; Scripture vs. Tradition, Sabbath vs. Sunday<\/a>; Church Services, Sunday, Heaven, and God\u2019s Plan<\/a>; Seventh Day Baptists\/Adventists\/Messianics: Protestant or COG?<\/a>; Millennial Kingdom of God and God\u2019s Plan of Salvation<\/a>; Crosses, Trees, Tithes, and Unclean Meats<\/a>; The Godhead and the Trinity<\/a>; Fleeing or Rapture?<\/a>; and Ecumenism, Rome, and CCOG Differences<\/a>.
\n<\/span>The MYSTERY of GOD\u2019s PLAN: Why Did God Create Anything? Why Did God Make You? <\/a>This free online book helps answers some of the biggest questions that human have, including the biblical meaning of life. Here is a link to three related sermons: Mysteries of God\u2019s Plan<\/a>, Mysteries of Truth, Sin, Rest, Suffering, and God\u2019s Plan<\/a>, Mystery of Race<\/a>, and The Mystery of YOU<\/a>. Here is a link to a video in Spanish: El Misterio del Plan de Dios<\/a>.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Universal OFFER of Salvation, Apokatastasis: Can God save the lost in an age to come? Hundreds of scriptures reveal God\u2019s plan of salvation<\/a> Will all get a fair chance at salvation? This free book is packed with scriptures showing that God does intend to offer salvation to all who ever lived\u2013the elect in this age, and the rest in the age to come. Here is a link to a related sermon series: Universal Offer of Salvation 1: Apocatastasis<\/a>, Universal Offer of Salvation 2: Jesus Desires All to be Saved<\/a>, Mysteries of the Great White Throne Judgment (<\/a>Universal Offer of Salvation part 3)<\/a>, Is God Fair<\/a>, Will God Pardon the Ignorant?<\/a>, Can God Save Your Relatives?<\/a>, Babies, Limbo, Purgatory and God\u2019s Plan<\/a>, and \u2018By the Mouth of All His Holy Prophets\u2019<\/a>.
\n<\/span>The Ten Commandments: The Decalogue, Christianity, and the Beast<\/a> This is a free draft\/unedited pdf book explaining the what the Ten Commandments are, where they came from, how early professors of Christ viewed them, and how various ones, including the Beast of Revelation, will oppose them. A related sermon is titled: The Ten Commandments and the Beast of Revelation<\/a>.
\nThe Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a> This free online pdf booklet has answers many questions people have about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and explains why it is the solution to the issues the world is facing. Here are links to four related sermons: The Fantastic Gospel of the Kingdom of God!<\/a>, The World\u2019s False Gospel<\/a>, The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments<\/a>, and The Kingdom of God is the Solution<\/a>.
\nWhere is the True Christian Church Today?<\/a> This free online pdf booklet answers that question and includes 18 proofs, clues, and signs to identify the true vs. false Christian church. Plus 7 proofs, clues, and signs to help identify Laodicean churches. A related sermon is also available: Where is the True Christian Church? <\/a>Here is a link to the booklet in the Spanish language: \u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 la verdadera Iglesia cristiana de hoy?<\/a> Here is a link in the German language: WO IST DIE WAHRE CHRISTLICHE KIRCHE HEUTE?<\/a> Here is a link in the French language: O\u00f9 est la vraie \u00c9glise Chr\u00e9tienne aujourd\u2019hui?<\/a>
\nContinuing History of the Church of God<\/a> This pdf booklet is a historical overview of the true Church of God and some of its main opponents from Acts 2 to the 21st century. Related sermon links include Continuing History of the Church of God: c. 31 to c. 300 A.D<\/a>. and Continuing History of the Church of God: 4th-16th Centuries<\/a> and Continuing History of the Church of God: 17th-20th Centuries<\/a>. The booklet is available in Spanish: Continuaci\u00f3n de la Historia de la Iglesia de Dios<\/a>, German: Kontinuierliche Geschichte der Kirche Gottes<\/a>, and Ekegusii Omogano Bw\u2019ekanisa Ya Nyasae Egendererete<\/a>.
\nCCOG.ORG<\/a> Continuing<\/a><\/em> Church of God<\/a> The group striving to be most faithful amongst all real Christian groups to the word of God. There are links to literature is about 100 different languages there.
\n<\/a>Congregations of the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> This is a listing of congregations and groups of the Continuing<\/em> Church of God around the world.
\nContinuing<\/a><\/em> Church of God Facebook page<\/a> This has news and prophetic information.
\nContinuing<\/a><\/em> Church of God, Africa, Facebook page<\/a> This has news and prophetic information.
\nContinuing<\/a><\/em> Church of God, Canada, Facebook page<\/a> This has news and prophetic information.
\nContinuing<\/a><\/em> Church of God, Europe, Facebook page<\/a> This has news and prophetic information.
\nCCOG.ASIA<\/a> We in the Continuing<\/em> Church of God also have the url www.ccog.asia which has a focus on Asia and has various articles in Mandarin Chinese as well as some in English, plus some items in other Asian languages. \u6211\u4eec\u5728\u7ee7\u7eed\u795e\u7684\u6559\u4f1a\u4e5f\u63d0\u4f9b\u6b64\u7f51\u5740 www.ccog.asia<\/a>, \u5173\u6ce8\u4e8e\u4e9a\u6d32\u5e76\u4e14\u6709\u5404\u79cd\u5404\u6837\u7684\u4e2d\u82f1\u6587\u6587\u7ae0\uff0c\u5176\u4e2d\u4e00\u4e9b\u7528\u83f2\u5f8b\u5bbe\u8bed\u7ffb\u8bd1\u7684\u6587\u7ae0\u4e5f\u6b63\u5728\u8fdb\u884c\u4e2d\uff0c\u51c6\u5907\u6dfb\u52a0\u5230\u8fd9\u4e2a\u7f51\u7ad9\u4e2d\u3002 Here is a link to our Statement of Beliefs in Mandarin Chinese \u7ee7\u7eed\u795e\u7684\u6559\u4f1a\u7684\u4fe1\u4ef0\u58f0\u660e<\/a>.
\nCCOG.IN<\/a> This is a website targeted towards those of Indian heritage. It has a link to an edited Hindi translation of The Mystery of the Ages <\/em><\/a>and is expected to have more non-English language materials in the future.
\nCCOG.EU<\/a> This is a website targeted toward Europe. It has materials in more than one language (currently it has English, Dutch, and Serbian, with links also to Spanish) and it is intended to have additional language materials added.
\nCCOG.NZ<\/a> This is a website targeted towards New Zealand and others with a British-descended background.
\nCCOGAFRICA.ORG<\/a> This is a website targeted towards those in Africa.
\nCCOGCANADA.CA<\/a> This is a website targeted towards those in Canada.
\nCDLIDD.ES La Continuaci\u00f3n de la Iglesia de Dios.<\/a> This is the Spanish language website for the Continuing<\/em> Church of God.
\nCG7.ORG<\/a> This is a website for those interested in the Sabbath and churches that observe the seventh day Sabbath.
\nPNIND.PH Patuloy na Iglesya ng Diyos<\/a>. This is the Philippines website Continuing<\/em> Church of God. It has information in English and Tagalog.
\nCCOG Animations<\/a> YouTube channel. The Continuing<\/em> Church of God has some animations to teach aspects of Christian beliefs. Also available at BitChute COGAnimations https:\/\/www.bitchute.com\/channel\/coganimations\/<\/a>
\nBible News Prophecy<\/a> channel. Dr. Thiel has produced hundreds of videos for the BibleNewsProphecy<\/a> channel. You can find them at them on YouTube at BibleNewsProphecy https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/BibleNewsProphecy<\/a>, plus also on Vimeo at Bible News Prophecy https:\/\/vimeo.com\/channels\/biblenewsprophecy <\/a>as well as on Brighteon Bible News Prophecy https:\/\/www.brighteon.com\/channel\/ccogbnp<\/a> and Bitchute Prophecy https:\/\/www.bitchute.com\/channel\/prophecy\/<\/a>
\nCCOGAfrica<\/a> channel. This has messages from African pastors in African languages such as Kalenjin, Kiswahili, Embu, and Dholuo. Also available at BitChute COGAfrica https:\/\/www.bitchute.com\/channel\/cogafrica\/<\/a>
\nCDLIDDSermones<\/a> channel. This contains messages in the Spanish language
\nBibleNewsProphecy Podcast<\/a>. This has audio-visual podcasts of the Bible News Prophecy channgel. It plays on i-Phones, i-Pads, and Windows devices that can play i-Tunes.
\nBible News Prophecy<\/a> online radio. This is an audio version of the Bible News Prophecy<\/em> videos. It is also available as a mobile app<\/a>.
\nContinuingCOG<\/a> channel. Dr. Thiel has produced scores of YouTube video sermons for this channel. Note: Since these are sermon-length, they can take a little longer to load than other YouTube videos. Also available at BitChute COGTube https:\/\/www.bitchute.com\/channel\/cogtube\/<\/a>
\nStatement of Beliefs of the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> \u201cContend earnestly for the faith once for all delivered to the saints\u201d (Jude 3, NKJV), \u201cLet brotherly love (Philadelphia) continue\u201d (Hebrews 13:1) \u201d & continuing stedfastly in the teaching of the apostles\u201d (Acts 2:42 YLT). <\/em>So, what does that really mean in terms of specific beliefs\u2013the Statement gives answers? Here is a related link in Spanish\/espa\u00f1ol<\/span>: Declaraci\u00f3n de las Doctrinas de la Continuaci\u00f3n de la Iglesia de Dios<\/a>. Here is a related link in Tagalog: Paglalahad ng Mga Paniniwala ng Patuloy na Iglesya ng Diyos<\/a>. Here is a related link in Mandarin Chinese ~\u00e7~\u00edy^v\u201eeYO\u001av\u201eO\u00e1N\u00f0X\u00f0f\u000e<\/a>. Here is a related link in Kiswahili: KATIKA LUGHA YA KISWAHILI<\/a>. Here is a related link in Dutch: Verklaring van geloofspunten van de Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a>. Here is a related link in Deutsche (German): Glaubenserkl\u00e4rung der Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a>. Here is a related link in Italiano: Dichiarazione del Credo della Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a>. Here is related link in the French language: D\u00e9claration des croyances de L\u2019\u00c9glise Continue<\/em> de Dieu<\/a>. Here is a related link in the Chichewa language: ZIKHULUPIRIRO ZA MPINGO WA CONTINUING CHURCH OF GOD<\/a>. Here is a link in Romanian: Declara\u021bia de credin\u021be a continu\u0103rii Bisericii lui Dumnezeu<\/a>. Here is a link in Portuguese: Declara\u00e7\u00e3o de Cren\u00e7as da Continua\u00e7\u00e3o da Igreja de Deus<\/a>. Here is a link in Russian: \u0423\u0442\u0432\u0435\u0440\u0436\u0434\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435 \u0432\u0435\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u043e \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0434\u043e\u043b\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0438 \u0426\u0435\u0440\u043a\u0432\u0438 \u0411\u043e\u0436\u044c\u0435\u0439<\/a>. Here is a link to a related English-language sermon: Beliefs of the Continuing Church of God<\/a>. Here is a link to a booklet titled: Statement of Beliefs of the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Artist depiction of the Apostle Paul writing his epistles COGwriter Passover is less than two weeks away (after sunset April 14th, 2022). Christians should prepare and examine themselves prior to Passover as the Apostle Paul taught (1 Corinthians 11:28). Related to this, the Continuing Church of God has the following sermon on its ContinuingCOG channel: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74302","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cog-news","category-doctrine"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74302","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74302"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74302\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74304,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74302\/revisions\/74304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74302"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74302"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74302"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}