A New Meaning to an Old Memorial
Nancy Karpenske reflects on how Jesus transformed the meaning of Passover, pointing to his sacrifice and inviting believers to experience the deliverance he offers not only in the past, but today.
Articles for tag: Cup Of Deliverance
June 8, 2012
A New Meaning to an Old Memorial
By Nancy Karpenske Imagine family and friends around your picnic table at Memorial Day. The head of the family is explaining to the youngsters about the origin and importance of the holiday. But instead of reciting history, as one would expect, he puts himself in the middle of the meaning, as if he is going to leave your family picnic and volunteer to give his life for his country. He even claims that from now on, Memorial Day will focus on his sacrifice more than on the remembrance of previous veterans. You might be glad this imaginary family isn”t yours””or
