The historical problems stemming from Ishmael and promise that came through Abraham to his lineage and problem of Arabs who proclaim Abraham their Father but don't recognize Israel's right to exist are much of same kind of delusion. The only 'promise' that matters is one whereby Messiah would come and make all these conflicts a moot point.

The teachings of Jesus that help us to demonstrate love for our fellow man; regardless of his or her race, religion, ideology or culture was and continues to be pivotal point whereby we can all live together on this planet without trying to kill one another.

Jesus is of Jews as bible teaches. "Salvation will be of Jews'. The bible doesn't teach that Jews have cornered market on salvation, rather, forgiveness that Jesus died for brings us salvation through that 'promise' that God made to Abraham that Abraham's seed would be blessed. Today we are all blessed through that same seed; Messiah, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Passover is really more than festival. It is an elaborate teaching experience, especially for children, intended to call people to their identity as People of God. By using all of senses, Passover Seder tells story of God's grace in history and calls participants to experience and share in story as their own story.

Christian Passover

There has been increasing interest among Christians in this ancient festival. There are various reasons for this renewed interest: an increasing sensitivity to cultural and societal problems and corresponding desire to learn about others; renewed awareness of importance of Old Testament Scriptures as Christian Scripture; desire or even need in our modern world to recover sense of sacred through liturgy and sacrament and willingness to find new and innovative ways to worship. Most importantly, however, is wonderful picture Passover gives Believers of what Jesus Christ, our Passover Lamb, has accomplished for us.

I encourage Christian families to begin a tradition of having a special Passover celebration. My children love this celebration and look forward to it each year. It is a terrific teaching opportunity and helps us draw our focus toward eternal significance of Christ’s passion. Good Friday would be a good day to consider, but anytime during Easter season would be appropriate. A Christian Passover Celebration is not difficult, but it does require some planning so begin thinking about it a few weeks in advance.

For more information in a Christian Passover Celebration, visit http://www.colonialkids.org/parents/seder.htm . There you will find a complete set of instructions, recipes and an order of service.