Beyond Today Magazine: March–April 2023

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Have you ever considered how much the Easter holiday just doesn’t add up? Start with the timing: Jesus said He would be in the tomb three days and three nights. But do the math—a Good Friday crucifixion to a resurrection on Sunday morning is at most only one day and small parts of two others, plus two nights. Also, John’s Gospel tells us Jesus was already resurrected before sunrise, so we can’t count that part of a day. Does the Bible offer a solution? Yes, and when we understand it, everything adds up perfectly! But that’s not all that doesn’t add up about the Easter holiday. What do rabbits, colored eggs and sunrise religious services have to do with Jesus Christ’s resurrection? Discover the fascinating historical truth about all this and much more in this issue of Beyond Today! Download this issue in PDF. 

Table of Contents

Artist’s conception of Polycarp being threatened by the Roman ruler.
7 minutes
A long-time elder who remained faithful to apostolic teaching and practice, including God’s festivals, is brought to the arena to reject Christ or die...
An upclose photo of a man's hands holding a Bible.
7 minutes
Curiosity is growing among believers in Jesus about the festivals of the Bible. Will more come to accept them as part of Christian faith and practice...
A person standing at the top of the Grand Canyon.
7 minutes
Above the constant barrage of voices that would shape who we are, hear and heed the one that is ultimately vital to your life now and forever.
Driving in a rainstorm.
3 minutes
Do you remember this song “You’ll Never Walk Alone”? It’s hard to hold your head up high while going through the storms of life.
A woman holding a Bible in front of her face.
4 minutes
God clearly expects a higher standard from those who say they follow Him. He desires that His people worship Him “in spirit and truth” (John 4:23-24)
A family playing together.
6 minutes
New legislation has imbedded same-sex “marriage” into U.S. law. To what end? And does this law actually respect marriage, a divine institution...
The Biblical Chronology of Jesus Christ’s Burial and Resurrection
14 minutes
How can we fit three days and three nights between a Friday afternoon crucifixion and an Easter Sunday sunrise? The fact is, we can’t. So what is the...
A woman reading her Bible.
8 minutes
As the cost of living escalates and crime intensifies, what can you do to aid your family? And where can you find lasting help, hope and stability in...
A woman reading a Bible.
8 minutes
Central to our understanding of the biblical Feast of Unleavened Bread is the realization that the resurrected Jesus Christ lives His life in every...
Current Events & Trends: March/April 2023
9 minutes
An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the March/April 2023 issue of Beyond Today.
A woman sitting in a church.
13 minutes
Have you ever considered what a strange holiday Easter is? People pretend that rabbits can lay colorful eggs and then hide them for children to find...
Letters From Our Readers: March/April 2023
4 minutes
Readers of Beyond Today magazine share their thoughts in the March/April 2023 issue.
A tomb in a cave.
5 minutes
How did so many strange customs come to be associated with the resurrection of Jesus Christ? The answer lies in pagan myths that long preceded His...