
Why I Believe the Church Needs to Rethink How We Celebrate Easter
As a follower of Jesus Christ and a student of both Scripture and history, I’ve come to a difficult but necessary conclusion: the way we celebrate Easter today is disconnected from the biblical foundation of Christ’s resurrection. In this heartfelt letter to the Church, I explain why it's time we return to the true context of the resurrection—the Jewish Passover. It’s not just about a date on the calendar. It’s about honoring the very heart of God’s salvation plan.
LETTERS & REFLECTIONS
Stephen S. Ahokas, DVM
5/18/20252 min read


Rediscovering the True Timing and Meaning of Christ’s Resurrection
An Open Letter to the Church – A Call for Deeper Understanding
As believers around the world recently commemorated Easter Sunday, Dr. Stephen Ahokas, Christian thinker, author, and veterinarian, invites the Church to pause and reflect. In a deeply personal open letter, Dr. Ahokas challenges us to consider whether the modern celebration of Easter has drifted from its biblical and historical roots.
While the joy of Christ’s resurrection is undeniable and worth celebrating at all times, Dr. Ahokas argues that the traditional dating of Easter, based on the spring equinox rather than the Jewish calendar, disconnects us from the very framework God established through the Passover. His message is not one of division but of realignment, calling the Church to remember Christ's resurrection in the context of the Jewish Passover, for which He was the ultimate sacrifice.
His passionate insights reveal a rich, often overlooked connection between Jesus’ death and the biblical observance of Passover. Far from a simple historical critique, this is a heartfelt appeal to rediscover the theological depth and prophetic beauty behind the timing of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.
Want to learn more?
Dr. Ahokas has written a powerful letter and companion book that take readers on a journey from Christmas to Passover, connecting the dots between the Nativity and the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
This is not just a seasonal reflection. It is an invitation to see Christ’s sacrifice through the lens of the feast God designed to point directly to Him.
Let the Word and the calendar speak together. Reconnect. Rediscover. Reflect.
Discover the Full Story Behind the Resurrection
If you’ve ever felt there was more to the resurrection of Jesus Christ than what tradition has handed down, you’re not alone. Many believers sense a deeper truth—one rooted in God's appointed times, His prophetic calendar, and the powerful imagery of the Passover.
That deeper story is exactly what you'll uncover in ‘Twas Christmas to Passover: God’s Graphic Image of a Savior Who Would Die for His People.
This book offers a vivid, Scripture-based journey that connects Christ’s birth, His sacrificial death, and His resurrection—all within the timeline and meaning of the biblical feasts. It’s written to open your eyes to the fulfillment of prophecy, and help you see the gospel in the way God originally intended us to see it: through the lens of His Word and His appointed times.
If you’ve ever longed for a richer understanding of Jesus as the Lamb of God, this is your invitation.
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Stephen Ahokas is a veterinarian and author passionate about revealing the deep biblical connection between Christ’s life and the Jewish Passover, inviting others to explore faith with greater depth and understanding.
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