About this episode

This episode discusses the connections between Passover, Easter, and the sacrament, highlighting themes of hope and faith.

Since the Israelites' liberation from 400 years of slavery in Egypt, Jews have commemorated the Passover that spared their ancestors from death and marked a new beginning for their people.   Exodus 12  describes the Passover as an ordinance. When the Savior and His disciples participated in the Last Supper, Jesus transitioned parts of the Passover to become the sacrament. In a way, the sacrament ordinance of today is a tie to both the Last Supper and the original Passover.  In this episode of the Church News podcast, Matthew Grey , a professor of ancient scripture and coordinator of Ancient Near Eastern studies at Brigham Young University, speaks with Church News editor Jon Ryan Jensen about the lessons that can be remembered during the Easter season from the Passover and the institution of the sacrament.  Grey shares how the sacrament helps demonstrate hope in the past, present and future, thanks to the Atonement of Jesus Christ.  The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Hosts Jon Ryan Jensen , editor of the…

People in this episode

Host: Jon Ryan Jensen

Guest: Matthew Grey

Topics covered

• Passover
• Easter
• sacrament
• faith
• hope
• Atonement

Keywords

• Passover
• Easter
• sacrament
• faith
• hope
• Atonement
• Jesus Christ

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brigham Young University, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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