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I am excited to spend this year celebrating God's appointed times - His feasts. Each one points to either Messiah's first or second coming.Passover is in April on our calendar, but it is the first month of the Hebrew calendar. I'm waiting to see when the moon is "new" to count to the 14th day of the first month. Lev. 23 and other references tell when God's people are to meet with Him for special times of remembrance and celebrating. I figure, we've celebrated all the worldly holidays for years...what about the special days God has chosen to meet with His people?!?
I've been looking for a Passover Seder plate, and a Messianic Seder "program", also called a Haggadah, to be used during our dinner. The day after Passover is the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The Scripture gives some guidance on how to celebrate these two feasts (that are often referred to as one), and there are many wonderful traditions that have passed down. One thing you do to prepare for the Feast of Unleavened Bread is to remove all leaven from your home. For Christians, this is not only a remembrance of how the children of Israel had no time to prepare bread with leaven (couldn't wait for it to rise) before making their Exodus from Egypt, but also as a reminder to rid ourselves of the sin in our lives, and to be thankful for the redeeming work of Messiah for us. He has rescued us - we are no longer slaves to sin!
One book I've found especially helpful and that has inspired me to learn more about the Hebrew Roots of my faith is: Celebrating Our Messiah in the Festivals
I know some churches and synagogues offer a Passover Seder to the public sometimes, but I am really looking forward to celebrating with just our family. We'll all be learning together and I am praying that it will be a faith-building time for both my husband and myself, as well as our two teen boys. My oldest will be returning home from his first mission trip (he's going to Romania) right about the time of Passover. I his homecoming will make our time even more special.
Shalom!
Cindy
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