The Old Testament
tells of many festivals and celebrations that God’s people
shared.
Although
we are not bound by Jewish law, there are several reasons why we
should celebrate Purim as Christians.
These
Jewish festivals celebrate the amazing things that God has done.
But for us Christians, why should we celebrate Purim?
Purim is
one of my most favorite celebrations. It teaches us how God works
in marvelous ways. He worked in the past and also works today to
protect us, His people.
In Hebrews
13:5, it says, “I’ll never leave you nor forsake you.” This verse
was written for us. It is also the culmination of
Esther.
Thus,
Purim is the beautiful story of victory. Through the working of
God, the Jewish people were saved. This is why the line of Jesus
existed… And he continues to live in each and every one of those
who believe in him!
So why
should we celebrate Purim? First, Purim teaches us how God works in
a fun, yet amazing way. The stories that talk about God’s miracles,
love, and power are a reminder of what He has done. Through these
stories, we understand who God is. And yes, He continues to work
today to save us! Children love to read and even act out engaging
stories.
They also
love parties. So, what better way to learn and understand these
Bible stories than to make it fun and engaging! Purim is all about
reliving the wonderful stories of salvation in the
Bible.
Second,
Jesus celebrated these festivals.
While
Purim is not mentioned specifically in the New Testament, it is
likely the Jewish feast mentioned in the Book of John. “After this
there was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.” John
5:1
Purim
takes place before Passover, which was the festival most likely
mentioned in the said Bible verse.
So these
are just 2 of the biggest reasons why we should celebrate Purim.
God works in amazing ways, and let us remember this through Purim -
a beautiful celebration of God’s power, love, and
victory!
You can
also learn more about Purim in my blog
https://thebiblicalnutritionist.com/why-christians-should-celebrate-purim/
I hope you
enjoyed this episode. Please let me know in the comments what other
Jewish festivals you celebrate and how you celebrate them. Until
next time!