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Easter Poetry Contest

EASTER 

Almost 2,000 years ago,
Christ gave His life for us.
First Corinthians eleven:
twenty three-twenty six … trust.

Only one celebration, Christ 
commanded us to keep.
Anniversary of His DEATH, night on
Nisan14th said … "keep!”

Christ Memorial is yearly,
on Passover night fell.
Nisan14th, is April 4th, 
this date … everyone tell.

GOD so loved the world HE sent HIS
only begotten SON
Scripture in John three: sixteen, proves 
not God, Christ was …  sent one.

Must follow first century pattern,
observe Christ sacrifice.
Christ as High Priest sacrificed self,
paid God … ransom blood price,

Christ’s memorial’s once a year, one
night commanded to keep.
Easter’s, pagan celebration.
it’s ancient roots … run deep.

Easters from pagan Eostre 
fertility goddess.
Honest Christians ask why churches,
involved … in pagan mess?

 March 30, 2023
?Easter Poetry Contest
Sponser: Regina McIntosh

1st Corinthians 11: 23-26 “that the Lord Jesus on the night”
... "Keep doing this … in remembrance of me.”

Copyright © Barbara Barry-Nishanian | Year Posted 2023

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Gordon Mcconnell Date: 4/23/2023 6:11:00 AM Barbara, my apologies for being so long in commenting about this great piece of yours, I love your intertwining with OT scripture. Blessings,Gordon PS: I'll SM you about discussing about Jesus as God. Login to Reply Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 4/23/2023 12:02:00 PM Gordon, Thanks so much for comment. I look forward to SM. I love the OT history and prophecies.

Sam Kauffman Date: 4/12/2023 10:45:00 AM Barbara, I thoroughly enjoyed your Easter poem. Have read it several times delving into its depth and richness. I especially love the way you so skillfully blended scripture, history and the Jewish calendar. For me this poem has a staying power to keep me thinking about "keep!" Congratulations on your win! Blessings of the Easter season to you! Login to Reply Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 7/19/2023 11:48:00 PM Sam, like to ask you again, if you like others will allow me to include you're wonderful comments in my future book. I'd appreciate it so much, You are always so encouraging Please... thank you my friend. Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 4/23/2023 12:13:00 PM Sam, thank you for your detail expressions of appreciation, for encouraging me to step out of the box, again in the future. I'm desiring to include PS poets comments in up coming book. Please give me permission to include your name and country and comments. Ill, so late responding.

Len Gasun Date: 4/11/2023 11:18:00 PM I'm so glad to come and read your amazing Easter poem my dear poet friend Barbara. Sorry for being quite late. This is so beautiufl, God is Glorified. So brilliant that you were able to include the some important books of biblical verses in your poem. I learned a lot here especially the Nisan 14 (my first time to hear). Congratulations on your win! Thanks a lot for sharing. Hope you and your family had a blessed and joyful easter. May God bless you abundantly everyday. Hugs Login to Reply Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 4/23/2023 12:07:00 PM Len appreciate you learned about Nisan 14th. I have been asking those who comment if I could include their comments in my upcoming book, using name and country. I hope I can use this one especially. You appreciated what I tried to share.

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/9/2023 5:02:00 PM Soupmail, please! Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 4/8/2023 3:03:00 PM If we follow the pattern we realize the importance of His day, Happy Eater dear poet, congrats on your win, Login to Reply Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 4/8/2023 9:05:00 PM Rose, appreciate your kind words so much. I wish everyone realized the importance of Nisan 14 as you mentioned. Thanks again so much

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris Date: 4/8/2023 7:01:00 AM Congratulations on your win in the Contest, Barbara... Wonderful poem... Happy Easter. Login to Reply Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 4/8/2023 12:43:00 PM Alfonso, Thank.you for reading. So grateful Christ kept his integrity till death, He said "for the joy set before Him". That of returning to His Father. Thanks again for your kindness!