Visualize the rabbit and rat together; see the resemblance? Quesenberry, and Carpenter disclose, "Most veterinarians observe that rabbits and rodents show a similarity to each other. Karl von Linne (also called Linnaeus, 1717-1738), who originated the systematic classification of plants and animals, recognized the likeness of rabbits and rodents to each other." Moreover, there is validating, scientific proof from DNA samples; "Based on results of DNA work, in recent years the concept that the two orders are in fact related has resurged." I make Resurrection Easter Baskets/Bags for family with stuffed lambs, chocolate crosses, and biblical Easter coloring books, etc. The Easter bunny is a fun, family folktale. German immigrants propagated Easter bunny story throughout "Pennsylvania Dutch country" in the 1700's, likened to a visit from Santa Claus; if children were good, the Easter bunny would lay colorful eggs in a nest; later exchanged for Easter basket. Jesus identified with lowly lamb, not the rabbit. Isaiah 53:7 (KJV), "...he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth." Yet, the royal lineage of Jesus reveals God-Man: Son of God, Son of King David. Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). Romans 8:29 (KJV), "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son..." Matt 9:36 (KJV), "But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd." Go, feed His lambs and sheep (John 21:15, 17). Dr. La Verne Karen Graves, DMIN, resides in Sterling Heights, MI. "RESURRECTION EASTER BASKETS: JESUS IS SYMBOL OF THE LAMB OF GOD NOT SYMBOL OF the rabbit," is her second book. She confessed Jesus Christ with Baptism of the Holy Spirit, October, 1992, teaching children approximately 25 years within church environments. She partners with Gifts For All God's Children, (Non-profit/Charitable Organization), making Resurrection Easter Baskets for at risk children and youth throughout Southeast MI. She is the mother of two adult daughters, Akilah Renae', and married daughter, Shajuana Lenae', with seven grandchildren. She is a retiree of Wayne County Juvenile Court, Detroit, Michigan; a graduate of Newburgh Theological Seminary & College of the Bible, Newburgh, IN; Doctor of Ministry (DMIN), April 26, 2021.
