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Passover...
Passover directs us to remember God's
deliverance of the Jewish people from Egyptian slavery
as recorded in the book of Exodus. This holiday begins
with a "Seder" meal which commemorates the
events surrounding the Passover story. Passover also
includes seven days of eating unleavened bread to remember
the fact that the Jewish people did not have time to
bake leavened bread as they had to depart from Egypt
in haste. God strategically planned for Yeshua (Jesus)
and his disciples to eat the Passover Seder together
the night before His death. During this meal, Yeshua
brought the significance and symbols of Passover to
new heights and fullness for both Jews and Gentiles.
One area this is clearly seen is in the meaning and
message of the Lamb. The Tanach (Old Testament) and
the Brit Chadashah (New Covenant) have many references
to Passover.
Ways to celebrate:
Conduct a Passover Seder in your home
and/or your congregation. A Seder can be lead using
a Hagaddah (see resources below) or by simply using
the Scriptures. Invite family and friends and encourage
children to participate in this interactive "telling"
of God's work in rescuing the Jewish people from slavery
in Egypt. Highlight the fact that Yeshua celebrated
a Seder with His disciples the night before His death
and why He did so. During the week of Passover, eat
unleavened bread only to remember this time in history
and the fact that God wants us to live lives that are
unleavened for Him (1 Cor 5:6-8)
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Recipes:
Charoset
Chicken
Soup
Matzoh
Balls
Lamb
Tsimmes
Passover
Sponge Cake
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