Happy Passover!

"At midnight the Lord struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on the throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner, who was in the dungeon, and the firstborn of all the livestock as well. Pharaoh and all his officials and all the Egyptians got up during the night, and there was loud wailing in Egypt, for there was not a house without someone dead." 

Exodus 12:29-30 (NIV)

 "Then Moses said to the people, “Commemorate this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery, because the Lord brought you out of it with a mighty hand. Eat nothing containing yeast. Today, in the month of

Aviv, you are leaving."

Exodus 13:3-4 (NIV)

These passages provide insight into the Passover/Pesach event and its significance in the context of the Exodus narrative. The month of Aviv, also known as Nisan, is the first month of the Hebrew calendar, corresponding roughly to March or April in the Gregorian calendar. These scriptures symbolize the liberation of the Israelites from bondage and the beginning of their journey toward freedom and the 

fulfillment of God's promises.

"Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed;

every one was fulfilled."

Joshua 21:45 (NIV)

We are reminded of your mighty acts of deliverance. Just as you brought your people out of bondage in Egypt, you continue to guide and protect us today. We thank you for the blessings of freedom and salvation that we enjoy because of your love and faithfulness. Help us to remember your promises and to trust in your provision for our lives.

~ Amen