God, will you prepare my heart this week?
When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, “As you know, Passover begins in two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”
Matthew 26:1-2, NLT
Passover was the biggest feast of the year for the Israelites. Long, involved, symbolic meals. Recounting their rescue from Egypt. Family, friends, time at the Temple.
It would never mean the same thing to Jesus’ Jewish followers again. They had already had a lifetime of Passovers commemorating the Exodus. The next time they celebrated, they would think instead of their risen Savior.
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Learn about the Passover and how it is celebrated today.
pray
God, help me to see how you were preparing your people for this momentous occasion.