A personal Messianic reflection exploring the forgotten roots of Easter, the biblical Feast of First Fruits, and the significance of the 17th of Nisan—the day Jesus rose from the grave. Discover how the resurrection aligns with God’s appointed times, why it matters, and how reconnecting to the Jewish foundation of our faith brings deeper meaning to this season.

At sundown tonight, the 5th of the Hebrew month “Iyar,” it will be Yom Ha’atzmaut - Israel’s Independence Day. This day is not just about freedom for the Jewish people but also marks God's providential hand in their history. The Jewish people were brought back from near extinction by God Himself, and now they are flourishing as one of the most powerful nations in the world!