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Kid-Friendly Messianic Passover Guide
I’ve always been amazed by the story of Exodus. How God rescued his people from slavery in Egypt through plagues, sacrifices, and the parting of the Red Sea. When you begin to dig into all of the symbolism woven throughout the story and realize how it points ahead to the Messiah, who would come hundreds of years later, it is truly mind-blowing.
Growing up, my family observed Good Friday, and even now, we continue the tradition each year. I carry a lifetime of memories of sitting together as a family, reading the story of Jesus’ life and death, coloring pages, sometimes laughing too hard over ridiculous things like misread words in the Bible, sometimes crying together when life felt heavy. One year, my parents decided to change things up a bit, and introduced us to a Passover Seder. I still remember the excitement and curiosity I felt sitting on the floor around the table as we learned about the connection between God rescuing the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and Jesus’ death and resurrection. Setting aside time with your family to reflect on God’s goodness can create a lifetime of treasured memories and deepen faith in ways you never forget.
This year, as I was reflecting on Jesus celebrating Passover at the Last Supper, I was struck again by God’s incredible timing. How Jesus, the Lamb of God, was crucified at the same time families flocked to Israel to have their Passover lamb sacrificed at the temple,
I wanted to make that connection part of my family’s Lenten observance. I want my boys to see how God’s great rescue plan was in motion from the beginning; I want them to “taste and see that the Lord is good” (Psalm 34:8) through the Seder meal. So I created something for our table: a simple, kid-friendly Messianic Passover guide designed especially for homes with young kids (aimed at ages 3-10). And I am so excited to share it with you!
Making the Story and Symbolism Come Alive for Kids
One of the beautiful things about a traditional Passover Seder, is that it was already designed to teach children through experience, not just information. In the instructions for Passover in the book of Exodus (“And when your children ask you, ‘What does this ceremony mean to you?'” Exodus 12:24-28), God already has the curiosity of children in mind!
I wanted to build off of that experiential piece of Passover, and make it even more interactive and engaging for kids. You will notice that this guide does not include each and every piece of a Traditional Passover (four cups of wine, ritual handwashing, the four questions, Hallel, etc.). I wanted to keep it short enough that my three year old could make it through!
But it does include a Seder plate and its traditional components, so that children can taste bitter herbs and build bricks with matzah and mortar (charoset). I have also included a bunch of interactive ideas to keep your kids engaged throughout the whole experience. There will be opportunities to get up and move, laugh, blow out candles, and search the house for the hidden Afikomen (piece of matzah). I hope that your family will treasure this experience and that you would be filled with awe for God’s power, sovereignty, and faithfulness.
Made with Busy Parents in Mind
To make this tradition doable for busy parents, this guide provides a parent prep guide, shopping list, and kid-friendly Passover feast ideas.
A Beautiful Way to Prepare for Easter
As a Christian, I can think of nothing more beautiful than sharing in the experiences that Jesus himself experienced in the final days before His crucifixion. I love to imagine the dusty roads, the family effort of cleaning the home the day before Passover to remove every trace of leaven, the laughter and tears, and the holy revelations shared during the last Passover meal Jesus celebrated with his friends before his death.
A New Family Tradition
I am so looking forward to using this guide with my family this year. My hope is that it would be a blessing to your family, too. That we would all slow down, gather around the table, and remember the faithfulness of God together.
I pray it becomes a meaningful tradition in your home for years to come.
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