In this powerful Easter message, Andy Billingham redirects our attention away from the cultural and traditional term Easter and back to its biblical foundation in Passover. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 5:7, where Paul writes “Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed for us,” Andy emphasizes that what we celebrate this time of year isn’t rooted in chocolate, eggs, or even the word Easter—but in God’s redemptive plan through the Passover Lamb: Jesus Christ.
Key Theme: The Biblical vs. Traditional Lens
Andy highlights that the word Easter does not appear in Scripture (except as a mistranslation in some older English versions) and is rooted more in Catholic tradition and pagan spring festivals than in the Bible. By contrast, Passover is clearly laid out in both the Old and New Testaments.
“Let’s use the biblical word—Passover—not the manmade tradition.”
This distinction isn’t merely academic. For Andy, using the correct biblical term helps us connect deeply with the story of redemption, seeing Jesus as the fulfillment of the Exodus narrative.
Christ in the Passover: A Prophetic Parallel
Andy walks through the original Passover story in Exodus 12, showing how every detail points to Jesus:
The lamb without blemish foreshadows Jesus, the sinless Son of God.
The blood applied to the doorposts symbolizes the blood of Christ applied to the hearts of believers.
The meal eaten in haste represents readiness for deliverance—just as we are called to be prepared for Christ’s return.
The escape from Egypt mirrors our freedom from sin and death through the cross and resurrection.
He notes that Jesus was crucified during Passover, not by coincidence, but by divine design—fulfilling centuries of prophetic symbolism.
God’s Calendar: Not Random, but Precise
Andy connects the Feast of Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Firstfruits to the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. These aren’t just Old Testament feasts—they are God’s prophetic timeline:
Jesus died as the Passover Lamb.
He was buried during Unleavened Bread (a picture of sinlessness).
He rose on the Feast of Firstfruits—the first to rise from the dead.
“God doesn’t do random. Every step of Jesus’ sacrifice aligned with God’s appointed feasts.”
A Call to Keep the Feast
Andy calls the church not just to remember this as a historical event, but to “keep the feast”—to live every day in light of Christ’s finished work. Just as Israel was to remember their deliverance, Christians are called to remember:
Our Lamb has been slain.
The blood has been applied.
We are free.
Andy’s message encourages us to move from tradition to truth—to reject shallow holiday expressions and instead embrace the deep, rich meaning of Christ our Passover.
Closing Thought
This is more than a seasonal message—it’s an eternal reality. Jesus is not just risen; He is our deliverer, our Passover, and our hope. Let us remember Him not just with annual celebration, but with daily gratitude and faithful obedience.
“Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us—therefore, let us keep the feast.”
—1 Corinthians 5:7-8