Author Archives: Kelly McDonald, Jr.

A 2nd Century Perspective on the Importance of Passover By Kelly McDonald, Jr. The earliest disciples commemorated the death of Jesus, called Passover, on the 14th of Nissan. This remained the majority practice in Christianity for at least 120 or … Continue reading →

If you are new to Passover or would like a format to keep Passover, we have one below: New Covenant Passover Service Opening Prayer Worship Foot Washing – Before washing feet, read John 13:1-17 Meal (if you have one) The following … Continue reading →

Understanding I Corinthians 10:25-29 by Kelly McDonald, Jr. In I Corinthians 10:25-29, Paul wrote: “25 Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, 26 for, ‘The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.’ 27 If … Continue reading →

Did Constantine Influence the Sabbath? By Kelly McDonald, Jr. Among the more commonly held beliefs in the Sabbath community is that the Roman Emperor Constantine changed the Sabbath or passed laws prohibiting its observance. Those who hold this view typically … Continue reading →

The Art of Delayed Gratification By Kelly McDonald, Jr. In our society, we are sounded by instant gratification. Text messages, social media, 24/7 news updates, emails, and of course phone calls are a routine experience for the average American. In … Continue reading →

The Timeline of Christ’s Passion By Kelly McDonald, Jr. Jesus Christ paid the ultimate price for the sins of humanity with His own life. He laid down His life to show His love for us. Did you know that the … Continue reading →

Historicity of the Hanukkah Miracle By Kelly McDonald, Jr. When we think about the Hanukah celebration, we tend to think about God’s miraculous work for the Jewish people. It is a historical account filled with amazing plot lines that we … Continue reading →