Why Celebrate Passover?
Reflecting on God’s Covenant
Biblical Roots
Passover, or Pesach, originated from the biblical story of when God “passed over” the homes of the Israelites during the final plague in Egypt.
According to the Book of Exodus, God spared the firstborn of the Israelites who were slaves in Egypt while striking down the firstborn of the Egyptians, as Pharaoh had continually refused to release the Israelites from slavery.
The Israelites put the blood of a lamb on their doorposts as a sign of their faithfulness to God and fled from Egypt. This final plague resulted in Pharoah freeing the Israelites from bondage.
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God’s Covenant with Israel
Passover is a time of profound importance to the Jewish people and Christians as it demonstrates God’s unwavering faithfulness – even in times of greatest despair. Passover reveals God’s covenant with His Chosen People – the same covenant that all Christians have been “grafted into.” (Romans 11:17-18) This also reveals the biblical theme of “exodus” or deliverance. God continually rescues His people from their plight and delivers them to what He has promised.
Passover Seder 
Traditionally, Passover is observed by abstaining from work, attending Synagogue, and holding the Seder meal. The Seder is a ceremonial feast commemorating the Passover. During the Seder, the story of the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt is told, and symbolic foods are eaten as reminders of this historic time.
Awaiting Deliverance
For over 500 days, hostages remain captive by terrorists sworn to destroy the Jewish state. As Passover begins, we remember their heroism, courage, and unwavering strength.
This season feels especially poignant as we pray that they, too, are delivered from bondage and brought home.
“It is a night to be much observed unto the LORD for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the LORD to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations.”
Exodus 12:42