3 Easy Ways To Celebrate Passover As A Christian
Do you celebrate Passover or Easter? In a previous post of mine, I discussed what the Bible says about Passover, as well as shed light into the truth about Easter, here. To summarize, Passover is a Biblical tradition. It first started when God freed the people of Israel from the Egyptians, in Exodus. Nowadays, it is commonly a Jewish tradition, but can still be celebrated by Christians because Jesus celebrated Passover (before He was crucified, buried and resurrected).
The religious festival of Passover is a seven day celebration that begins on the 14th of Nisan (which is in March or April) at sunset. The Feast of Unleavened Bread is included in the Passover festival, as well as the Seder meal. During this time, people who celebrate Passover will rejoice over the Israelites being delivered from the hands of Pharaoh.
Now, Passover can be celebrated to commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The blood of the Passover lamb was a representation for the coming of and sacrifice of Jesus. Jesus Christ is the Passover lamb (Exodus 12:21, 1 Corinthians 5:7).
Passover and Easter are not the same. Easter is a pagan tradition, whereas Passover has Biblical roots. Even though both fall around the same time, Christians should not be engaging in or celebrating Easter. Instead, we should look into celebrating, or at the very least, acknowledging Passover.
But how can Christian celebrate Passover? Check out these 3 easy ways to do so:
- Spend time with the Word of God and in prayer, to prepare in your heart, mind and soul, what you would like to do during this time, to celebrate Passover. Whether you have a family, or by yourself, organize a way to come together to celebrate Jesus!
For example, do you want to plan a meal together, with the bread and wine, to celebrate Passover? Have you got your Bibles ready to read all about when Passover began and why it took place? - Plan a Passover meal with your family. You can choose to have what you like for the meal, but it would be a lot more fun if you include the wine (to represent the blood of Jesus) and make unleavened bread (to represent the body of Christ, as well as the fact that the feast of unleavened bread is celebrated during this time). Your children can join in and help you make the unleavened bread!
- Sit down together as a family, or if you are alone, sit down with God, enjoy the meal, and read the scriptures about Passover. Spend this time studying the Word and learning more about when Passover started, and why it took place. Start in the OT, in Exodus where Passover first began: Exodus 11-12:30. Then, you can head over to the Gospels (Matthew 26:17-35; Mark 14:12-42; Luke 22:7-38) and read the scriptures about Jesus celebrating Passover with His disciples. Children can join in if they have their own children’s Bible, or can listen as you read the Word out aloud to them and help them understand what you are talking about.
Here are some other ways that Christians are celebrating Passover:
Eight Days Of Free Lessons Linking Moses To Jesus
Heavenly Treasure: Celebrating Passover
Jesus Is The Perfect Passover Lamb: Here’s Why
If you want to learn more about the Messianic Passover Seder, check out these articles here.
As a bonus, there are some fun activities that your children can participate in when celebrating Passover. I have found some great activities that you can check out here.
Furthermore, when you subscribe to my FREE resources library, I have a 40 Day Bible Reading Plan for Passover that you can follow along with.
Thank you for all the recommendations and ideas to celebrate both. So much to reflect upon this year.
For sure 🙂
Interesting! Never thought about Passover. Thanks for sharing.
Of course 🙂
So much to be thankful for this Easter. It is not a holiday tradition in our church but we recognize and preach about it. Thanks for this read.
Of course!
This is good. Never heard of this before.
Thanks 🙂
These are great ideas to celebrate.
Thank you!
I may do this this year. I have done it before and it was very meaningful. Thanks for the great suggestions to celebrate Passover as a Christian.
You are most welcome, Julie!
As a Christian, I’ve always celebrated Easter instead of Passover. Now that I am digging into my Bible study more, I’m interested to learn about Passover. Thanks for sharing this 🙂
Sounds good and no worries! 🙂
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing 🙂
No worries at all!
I love these ideas! Thanks for sharing and putting them out there.
Of course!
It’s been far too long since we’ve done Passover (bread and wine) in my home. It’s always such a beautifully quiet time of reflection. I love that this seemingly small way of celebrating can bring such calm and peace to my home. I need to do this again.
Awww true and you should celebrate again, for sure!
It is interesting to hear how different families celebrate Passover. Sounds like wonderful ways to celebrate!
Yes for sure and thank you Marysa!
I didn´t know the difference. In my family we celebrate Easter. It´s an opportunity for the family to come together and enjoy each other.
Have a great time!!
These are some great tips on how to celebrate! I”m going to incorporate them in our holiday routine
Sounds good!!
It’s quite interesting learning about other celebrations and cultures.
It sure is 🙂
Thank you for the ideas!
Of course, Kimmy!
These all sound like lovely ways to celebrate!
Thank you, Luna!
Passover is definitely a very special holiday.
It sure is 🙂
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