But what God foretold through the mouth of all His prophets—that His Messiah was to suffer—so He has fulfilled. Acts:3:18, TLV
A Closing Thought. Chag Semeach. Today at sundown, the Feast of Unleavened Bread will be over. Our diets will change—perhaps only a bit because we don’t consume all that much leaven. Which is something I’m thinking about.
But what I did learn is that the Biblical holidays like Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, are intentional. Not just a mental understanding but spiritual and physical. Things like hiding the middle matzah. The matzah being pierced and striped. The bitter herbs. These were not just facts to study, seeing the symbolisms, but truly experiencing them.
This year’s bitter herbs were memorable as everyone complained about how unusually bitter and spicy the horseradish was. It was a physical reaction, not just an interesting discussion topic. A reminder of the bitter toil of the Children of Israel in Egypt. We had but a taste of bitterness and it became more real—if we allowed it to.
When I read verses in the New Covenant/Testament that speak of fulfillment of prophecy—especially those that refer to the Messiah—I wonder how I can absorb that physically as well as spiritually. How understanding through purposeful adherence to Biblical festivals can deepen that understanding.
More Than Study
That’s what I love about celebrating the Biblical festivals.
There’s a sense of continuity and amazing understanding of the love of our Heavenly Father. His desire for us to be His redeemed children.
Understanding that all this comes at a cost. When the matzah is broken, there is a sense of loss. The reality of the cost. Those bitter herbs make us uncomfortable. Reminding us of how uncomfortable it is remembering how we were slaves to sin. A child’s questions about why this night is so different, providing teaching moments that is our legacy.
So as the sun sets on another celebration of God’s Passover, may we take those moments of revelation and gratitude into our faith journey. God bless you.
Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread is practiced around the world. In Israel, preparations and gatherings were held in homes and bomb shelters. With missiles flying and the unknown outcomes in the minds of adults and children, the celebrations continue. As we enjoy a meaningful time safe in our homes, let’s remember to pray for peace. Amen?
