Continuing to share some observations and thoughts from our Passover Seder experience this year.
The Third: The Symbols of Passover
This section in the seder explains the symbolism of the different items on each participant's plate. The leader explains the Pesach Shank Bone, Matzo and Moror, followed by a responsive reading section. That section begins with a participant reading--and I have typically called on one of the more patriarch or matriarch types in our gathering to read this--which starts: "Every generation, even you and I, must look upon himself as if he personally had come out of Egypt with the help of God."
I have found this passage very moving. As I mentioned at the end of part one in this series, I love that the Israelites were so very intentional about sharing God's story--their heritage--generation to generation. I love that this meal illustrates the lessons; shank bone to depict the Passover lamb, unleavened bread for the hurried departure of the Israelites, bitter herb for the bitterness of slavery, and so on. And I especially love that sentence that declares the way this feast is truly to be observed--own your part in this story. The admonition in the seder continues: "Let us therefore proclaim His praise!" In other words, 'Look what God has done for us!"
It's precious to me to see the Passover as it points to Jesus Christ--the ultimate Passover lamb. It's even more precious to see that God's story is consistent beginning to end--and to see my part in His redemptive plan. Hey, I've got a great idea. Let us therefore proclaim His praise!
Two more segments are on the way. What do you think?
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