Luke 22:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

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The festival of unleavened bread was coming up, you know, Passover.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Big Jewish holiday season was starting, and everything was about to change.

📚 Historical Context

In the time of Jesus, the Feast of Unleavened Bread was a major Jewish festival that lasted seven days and involved eating bread without yeast to commemorate the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt during the Exodus. This feast was closely tied to Passover, which celebrated God's deliverance of His people from slavery and was one of the most sacred observances in Jewish culture. In Luke's Gospel, this verse sets the stage for the events of Jesus' passion, highlighting how these ancient traditions converged with His mission.

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