As we are preparing for Easter (in the middle of March!!) I am excited to share the Passover Seder with Ryan. For years we did a small Seder in all the preschools I directed or classes I taught, then when we were homeschooling Rachel we did a full blown dinner with all the families. But we haven't done it for Ryan and actually I really miss it too, so this Friday, after we go to our Good Friday service at church, we will come home and have Passover. If you have never done a Christian Passover meal with your family, I strongly encourage you to consider it. Not only is it a great review of some OT history but I assure you that you will never celebrate the Lord's Supper the same. When you contemplate the vast amount of symbolism in the Seder and see God's handiwork in redemption from the beginning of time, it will bless you and deepen your faith. When we first started doing this some 20 years ago, I really had to dig to learn what to do and what everything means. Now all you need to do is Google "Christian Seder" and you will have enough information to get you well on your way. If you don't want to do a Seder, this year, then I encourage you to at least go back and read the Exodus story, descriptions of the Feasts in Leviticus, and meditate on redemption.
Another interesting read is that of Good Friday. I realize that traditionally we accept that Jesus died on Friday and we honor that, but many scholars disagree and feel that He actually died on Wednesday or Thursday. Again, about 24 years ago my Sunday School teacher, Phil Plemmons, introduced the thought of a Wednesday crucifixion. I have enjoyed researching that idea, and tend to agree with him. With another Google search I found some well researched articles and one of my favorites is brotherjosh.blogspot.com/2006/04/good-friday-what-day-did-jesus-die-on.html.
What ever you are doing to prepare for this most important day of the year, I pray that your Easter is a joyous celebration of the Gospel and you can rejoice in your salvation.
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