Behold! the Lamb of God: An Easter Passover Seder Service for Christians

By John Dan

Besides bringing a Christ-centered perspective to the ancient Hebrews observance of the Passover, this Seder service provides an extraordinarily rich worship experience for all Christians.

Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah come alive as the entire congregation or family unit is focused on the true meaning of this Maundy Thursday celebration of deliverance and praise.

Everyone participates in relating the thrilling story of how God delivered His chosen people from the bonds of slavery and sin, and provided for all their needs in the wilderness.

Throughout the Seder, the significance of our Lords Last Supper with His disciples is made poignantly clear. His sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection truly make this a time of rejoicing and victory!

Kosher recipes are also included for those wishing to include a full Passover meal.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Aug 14, 2012
• ISBN: 9781449761455

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WestBow Press rev. date: 07/31/2012

CONTENTS

Introductory Information about the Passover

Preparing for the Seder Celebration

Planning a Tasty Dinner Menu

The Significance of Traditional Ceremonies that Precede the Passover

Behold! The Lamb of God

KIDDUSH (recited together):

The Four Questions

The Four Sons

The Lord’s Promise

The Story of Israel in the Land of Egypt

Now Give We All Our Thanks

Three Symbols of Passover

Our Personal Deliverance

Hallel Psalms

Grace After Meal

Elijah the Prophet

God’s Abundant Resources

Closing Prayer

Menus for the Passover Meal

More about John Dan,

M.A., M.Div.

Meet the Author: An ordained minister and licensed family therapist for thirty-one years, John Dan, M.A., M.Div., patterned his Seder Service after the Jewish Orthodox service in order to preserve the flavor of the ancient Passover, while showing its fulfillment in the Sacrifice of the Pascal Lamb, the Messiah, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Besides bringing a Christ-centered perspective to the ancient Hebrews’ observance of the Passover, this Seder Service provides an extraordinarily rich worship experience. Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah come alive as the entire congregation or family unit is focused on the true meaning of this Maundy Thursday celebration of deliverance and praise. Everyone participates in relating the thrilling story of how God delivered His chosen people from the bonds of slavery and sin, and provided for their needs in the wilderness. Throughout the Passover service, the significance of our Lord’s Last Supper with his disciples is made poignantly clear. His sacrifice on the Cross and His resurrection truly make the Passover Seder a time of rejoicing and victory!

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Introductory Information about the Passover

Our heritage as Christians is a rich one, rooted and steeped in Judaism. As we approach the events