From the Cross to Pentecost: The Passover, the Cross & the Body of Christ

Book16 Why didn't the disciples understand Jesus would die and rise again? Discover the shocking truth about the resurrection that transformed scared followers into bold witnesses. This verse-by-verse study reveals how Christ fulfilled the Passover and the Day of Atonement. 📖 In this in-depth Bible study, we examine why Jesus's closest followers—Peter, John, and the twelve—had absolutely no comprehension that He would be crucified and resurrected, even after He told them directly. We explore Luke 9:44, Luke 18:31-34, and John 20:9 to show how this truth was "hidden from them" by God's sovereign plan. Then we trace how the resurrection power transformed these terrified disciples into fearless proclaimers who stood against Rome and the Jewish leaders. We also examine how Christ fulfilled the Passover Lamb (Exodus 12) and the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16), showing how His blood provides redemption and how He became our High Priest after the order of Melchizedek. 📜 KEY TOPICS COVERED: • Why the disciples didn't understand Jesus's death and resurrection • Luke 9:44 & Luke 18:31-34 — Jesus's hidden sayings explained • John 20:9 — Peter and John at the empty tomb • The power of resurrection: what transformed the disciples • Exodus 12 — The Passover Lamb as a type of Christ • Leviticus 16 — The Day of Atonement and Christ's sacrifice • Christ as High Priest after the order of Melchizedek • The three hours of darkness (Matthew 27:45-50) • Romans 3:25 & Hebrews 9:12 — The shed blood and redemption 🔑 This study covers Christ's crucifixion, resurrection power, Passover symbolism, atonement theology, the High Priest, Melchizedek, redemption through blood, and Paul's Gospel revelation. Perfect for understanding Matthew 26-27, the typology of Exodus and Leviticus, and how the Old Testament prefigures Christ's finished work. 📖 Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00:00 Introduction & Welcome to Book 16 00:07:00 1 Cor 2: Hidden Wisdom of God 00:14:00 Psalm 2: Kings of Earth vs. God's Anointed 00:21:00 Matthew 26: Judas' Betrayal & Peter's Denial 00:28:15 Program 2: Resurrection Power Transforms Disciples 00:35:15 Matthew 27: Crown of Thorns & Mockery 00:42:15 The Crucifixion: Christ Yields Up His Spirit 00:56:30 Program 3: Ramifications of the Crucifixion 01:03:30 Exodus 12: The Passover Lamb & the Blood 01:10:30 Why Christ's Blood Was Divine 01:17:30 Exodus 12: Passover Instructions Verse by Verse 01:24:45 Program 4: The Day of Atonement 01:31:45 Leviticus 16: Behind the Veil & the Mercy Seat 01:38:45 Genesis 14: Melchizedek & Bread and Wine 01:45:45 Hebrews 7: Christ Our Eternal High Priest 01:53:00 Program 5: It Is Finished – Cross Completed 02:00:00 1 Cor 15: The Gospel – Died, Buried, Rose Again 02:07:00 Body of Christ: Holy Spirit Baptism Explained 02:14:00 Romans 8: Spirit of God Dwells in Believers 02:21:15 Program 6: Signs, Wonders & Miracles in Hebrews 2 02:28:15 1 Timothy 1:17: King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible 02:35:15 Philippians 2: Christ Emptied Himself 02:42:15 Greek Words: Semaion, Dunamis & Teras Defined 02:49:30 Program 7: John 2 – Water into Wine 02:56:30 John 4: Nobleman's Son Near Death 03:03:30 John 5: Net Full – Not a Fish Lost 03:10:30 John 9: Man Blind from Birth 03:17:45 Program 8: John 11 – Lazarus Raised 03:24:45 John 21: Peter Says 'I Go a Fishing' 03:31:45 Ezekiel 37: Dry Bones & Israel's Regathering 03:38:45 Peter's Reward: What Will We Have? 03:46:00 Program 9: The 7 'I Am' Statements of Jesus 03:53:00 Exodus 3: God Tells Moses His Name 04:00:00 Israel's Responsibility to Know Their Messiah 04:07:00 Christ's Earthly Ministry: Proving Who He Was 04:14:15 Program 10: Luke 23 – Statements from the Cross 04:21:15 The Bodily Resurrection: Real & Tangible 04:28:15 Resurrection Body & the Laws of Physics 04:35:15 500 Witnesses Saw the Risen Christ 04:42:30 Program 11: Christ – Visible Image of Invisible God 04:49:30 John 21: Come and Dine with the Risen Lord 04:56:30 Galatians 2: Peter's Apostleship to the Jews 05:03:30 John 21: Introduction to Acts 05:10:45 Program 12: Paul & Peter Meet in Jerusalem 05:17:45 Acts 1: Peter Preaches to Israel After Pentecost 05:24:45 Acts 1: Chosen Apostles & 40 Days of Proof 05:31:45 Acts 1:5 – Holy Spirit Baptism at Pentecost 05:37:41 Closing: Every Believer Baptized into One Body