Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread:
A Journey of Liberation and Purity

As the season of Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread approaches, we find ourselves entering a profound period of commemoration and reflection that stands at the heart of our faith. This time serves as a powerful reminder of The Most High, Yahuah's, mighty hand in delivering His people from bondage in Egypt and the subsequent journey towards spiritual renewal and purity.

"Observe the month of Aviv, and keep Pesach to Adonai your God; for in the month of Aviv, Adonai your God brought you out of Egypt at night. You are to sacrifice the Pesach offering from flock and herd to Adonai your God in the place where Adonai will choose to have his name live. You are not to eat any hametz with it; for seven days you are to eat with it matzah, the bread of affliction; for you came out of the land of Egypt in haste. Thus you will remember the day you left the land of Egypt as long as you live." (Deuteronomy 16:1-3, CJB).

Passover begins with the Seder, a meal laden with symbolism, recounting the story of liberation from slavery. This is immediately followed by the Feast of Unleavened Bread, lasting seven days, during which no leaven is eaten. The removal of leaven from our homes serves as a powerful metaphor for the purging of sin and impurity from our lives, inviting us to reflect on personal and communal transformation towards holiness.

The unleavened bread, or matzah, consumed throughout this feast, symbolizes both the haste of our ancestors' departure from Egypt and the purity to which we are called. "Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth" (1 Corinthians 5:8, CJB). It is a time to examine our hearts, to turn away from wrongdoing, and to recommit ourselves to walking in the path of righteousness and integrity that Yahuah has laid out for us.

Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread are not just historical observances but living celebrations of Yahuah's ongoing work of redemption and sanctification in our lives. They remind us of the power of divine deliverance and the importance of living a life set apart for The Most High. As we partake of the unleavened bread, let us also feast on the Word of The Most High, which nourishes our souls and guides us towards liberation from the bondage of sin.

This season is also a call to communal solidarity and joy, as we gather with family and friends to share in the rich traditions and profound spiritual insights these feasts offer. It is a time of rejoicing in Father's faithfulness and mercy, recognizing that our journey from bondage to freedom is shared with the community of believers, past, present, and future.

As we prepare our hearts and homes for Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, let us approach this sacred time with humility, gratitude, and a deep desire for renewal. Let us embrace the lessons of liberation and purity, carrying them forward into our lives with dedication and hope.

Join us in celebrating these foundational feasts, as we reflect on our deliverance from bondage and our call to live as a people set apart, marked by sincerity, truth, and unwavering faith in the promises of The Most High. Together, let us remember the mighty acts of The Most High, rejoice in our liberation, and renew our commitment to a life of holiness and service in His kingdom.