At sundown today, Jews across the world are gathering for a Seder dinner as a part of Passover. They are commemorating the flight of Hebrews from slavery in Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. They left Egypt in the hope of a new life in a promised land. The universal message for Jews and Gentiles is the same. Resurrection life is available to all who trust in God and receive new life through His Son.
The biblical teachings of Passover and Easter are similar. The Last Supper was a Passover Seder. Jesus was with 11 of his disciples. He was introduced by John the Baptist who said “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29).The Christian celebration of Easter has its roots in Jewish tradition.
Many of the observations can be found in “Resurrection: The Power of God for Christians and Jews.” It was co-authored by two Harvard scholars, one Jewish and the other Catholic, and it is a superb treatment of a core belief in Judaism and Christianity — resurrection.
Passover, more than any other Jewish holiday, revolves around food. Upon arriving to Seder there is an hour or so of rituals and prayers before the celebrants eat. But Passover is about the food because the holiday commemorates and celebrates the freedom of the enslaved Israelites — a holiday about the Exodus and the subsequent discovery of the land of milk and honey, must be celebrated with extravagant culinary treasures that prompt feelings of prosperity. Moreover, because there are special dietary restrictions during the week of Passover (i.e. no unleavened bread) the restricted menu narrows the possible options, making every Seder similar in its culinary offerings.
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