It’s not about the bunny- It’s all about the Lamb!




 

IT’S NOT ABOUT THE BUNNY

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LAMB!

Easter, like most holidays we celebrate in our day, has evolved in its origins from a potpourri of multiple cultures, pagan rituals, and religious events.

“The word Easter is from Eastre, a Norse goddess whose pagan festival was observed at the spring equinox. The association of this pagan goddess with the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ was only by adaptation and synthesis. There is no real connection. Jesus, being the Lamb of God, was crucified at Passover time and is the true Passover (see 1 Cor 5:7). He was raised from the grave on the third day thereafter. It thus became a springtime anniversary and has come to be called Easter in the Christian world.” (Bible Dictionary p.659)

The word Easter appears only once in the bible (Acts 12:4) with a footnote showing that “Passover” would be a better translation.

“The easter bunny originated among German Lutherans and originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behavior at the start of the season of Eastertide. As part of the legend, the creature carries colored eggs in its basket, as well as candy, and sometime toys, to the homes of children.”  (Why Easter is called Easter, and other little-known facts about the holiday- by Brent Landau- University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts. Updated March 29,2021.)

Eggs are a symbol of fertility and rebirth. In Christianity, the easter egg symbolizes the empty tomb. In Ukraine, and many other eastern European countries, decorating easter eggs is a craft of skill and beauty.  Red dye is often used symbolizing the atoning blood of Jesus Christ.

Why a Lamb? “The Lamb of God is a name for the Savior used by John the Baptist and others (John 1:29) It has reference to Jesus being the sacrifice for the sins of mankind. (1 Cor 5:7 & 1 Peter 1:19)”. Bible Dictionary P.722.

As a foreshadowing of Christ’s atoning sacrifice- the children of Israel, at the time of their deliverance from Egypt, smeared the blood of a 1st born perfect male lamb on their door posts which spared from death all within the household of the obedient.

This Easter, and always, may we remember the blood shed for us, of the innocent Lamb of God.

It’s OK to enjoy the cultural and secular trappings of all that surrounds our modern Easter celebration. But let’s especially always remember and give eternal thanks for our Savior Jesus Christ, whose suffering, death, and resurrection made our victory over death a joyful reality.

This Easter may we remember that it’s really Not about the bunny, It’s All about the Lamb! The Lamb of God!

 

Much Love- The Grandparent Chronicles

 




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