You can read a book. You can watch a movie. You can even hear a testimony from someone else about the Passover, however, until you experience a Passover Seder for yourself it will be difficult to fully understand it.
The first Passover in the Bible was the defining event for the Jewish people. At that first Passover the children of Israel were set free from slavery, they were released from Egypt, and they began a journey with God to the Promised Land.
The original Passover event was so significant that God commanded that the children of Israel keep it year by year even after they entered the Promised Land. It was approximately 1500 years later that another significant event occurred on Passover: the Messiah was crucified as the Passover Lamb. Both the Old and New Testaments are essentially built upon the foundation of Passover.
Have you ever experienced a Passover Seder?
As I have traveled outside of Israel over the past several years, I am often surprised to learn how few Christians have actually taken part in a Passover Seder. One of my goals for 2024 and beyond is to help change this situation by offering a Messianic Passover Experience for groups that are willing to invite me into their community or congregation to guide them through a Messianic Passover Seder.
What does a Messianic Passover Seder look like?
A traditional Passover Seder includes the following:
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Reading through a Passover Haggadah which includes blessings, songs, Scriptures, and explanations for the Feasts of Passover & Unleavened Bread.
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An engaging and interactive time of remembering the first Passover.
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An explanation of the Jewish traditions of Passover and how they connect to the Bible.
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Tasting of the various foods of Passover and understanding their biblical significance and meaning.
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A full Passover meal including dessert.
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Activities for all ages, including children, throughout the event.
In addition to the above list, the Messianic Passover also uniquely includes:
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A full integration of the Last Supper into the Passover Seder as we see it in the Bible.
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An explanation of how the Jewish people are constantly looking for a Messianic fulfillment at the Passover.
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Participation in a Communion Service as found in the context of Passover.
Daniel, just texting to say hello and l am looking forward to have you come in 2024. I will be talking to Bobbie to let her know l would encourage her to have you come to Intercessors at Grace Community Church. Praying for you.