![]() ![]() The time of the Passover corresponded to the close of March or the beginning of April, and the whole land was bright with flowers, and glad with the song of birds. ![]() The stronger men and the youth journeyed on foot. The women and aged men rode upon oxen or asses over the steep and rocky roads. The journey from Galilee occupied several days, and the travelers united in large companies for companionship and protection. From every part of Palestine the worshipers came in great numbers. Many were present from all countries where the Jews were scattered. Of these feasts the Passover was the most largely attended. There were three annual feasts, the Passover, the Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles, at which all the men of Israel were commanded to appear before the Lord at Jerusalem. Like all devout Israelites, Joseph and Mary went up every year to attend the Passover and when Jesus had reached the required age, they took Him with them. It was in accordance with this custom that Jesus in His boyhood made the Passover visit to Jerusalem. He was given special opportunities for religious instruction, and was expected to participate in the sacred feasts and observances. On completing this year a Hebrew boy was called a son of the law, and also a son of God. Among the Jews the twelfth year was the dividing line between childhood and youth. ![]()
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