Pesach without the lamb
Posted on 29 November 2012 by Elze Erwteman
Pesach without the lamb is like a wedding without the bride!
We were slaves in Egypt
The central event of the Seder is the recounting of the Exodus from Egypt, liberation of slavery that leads directly to forty years of wandering in the wilderness but finally ends in Canaan, in Israel. We have to remember that we were strangers and then slaves in Egypt, freed from captivity not by our own efforts, but by the hand of HaShem. The twin contrast, slavery/freedom, exile/home are constantly before us in the observance of Pesach, represented in every symbol of this festival.Missing the lamb
The central event of Pesach (Passover) is the Seder, a joyous dinner at home or in the congregation. Prominent among the Pesach symbols is the shank bone in place of the lamb which G-d commanded to be eaten in every Jewish household on the night of Pesach. Shemot 12,3 ‘In the tenth day of the month Nisan they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for a house’. This is an eternal reminder that it was the blood of the lamb, sprinkled on the doorposts of every Jewish home, which stood between them and death on that Passover night, when G-d wrought his wrath on the firstborn of Egypt. The angel of death passed over the dwellings of the Israelites; hence the name Passover. Only one thing during the Seder meal is missing: the lamb, ordained to be sacrificed and consumed. Now we have a problem, because celebrating Pesach without the lamb is like a wedding without the bride!Who is our Passover lamb?
Discover the Mashiach in the Tenach and acknowledge that the Mashiach is the true prophet foretold by Moshe, Devariem 18, 15-19, leading us out of bondage and bringing us into the Promised Land. For example ask yourself questions like what is the name of the Mashiach? Where was he born? Shemot 1, 1; B’resheet 35, 18 son of my grief is the son of my right hand Mikhah 5,1. How did he die? Shemot 17, 10-13, B’midbar 9, 12. See the parallel of the raising hands of Moshe and the crucifixion etc. Read also the B’rit Hadashah, and you discover that Yeshua is our ‘Passover Lamb’, in whom we find deliverance. Yeshua died as a spotless lamb Jesha’yahu 53; Yochanan 1, 29 to make a perfect atonement for our sins. This is emphasized in the Seder that Yeshua celebrates just before his crucifixion! Passover proclaims the intent of G-d for all peoples. He desires that all be liberated from bondage, from tyranny and oppression through reconciliation with G-d. Yeshua identifies with those who are oppressed and has declared his desire for their freedom. Israel’s experience of suffering and deliverance is representative and for the sake of all those who suffer under oppression.
We were slaves in Egypt
The central event of the Seder is the recounting of the Exodus from Egypt, liberation of slavery that leads directly to forty years of wandering in the wilderness but finally ends in Canaan, in Israel. We have to remember that we were strangers and then slaves in Egypt, freed from captivity not by our own efforts, but by the hand of HaShem. The twin contrast, slavery/freedom, exile/home are constantly before us in the observance of Pesach, represented in every symbol of this festival.Missing the lamb
The central event of Pesach (Passover) is the Seder, a joyous dinner at home or in the congregation. Prominent among the Pesach symbols is the shank bone in place of the lamb which G-d commanded to be eaten in every Jewish household on the night of Pesach. Shemot 12,3 ‘In the tenth day of the month Nisan they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for a house’. This is an eternal reminder that it was the blood of the lamb, sprinkled on the doorposts of every Jewish home, which stood between them and death on that Passover night, when G-d wrought his wrath on the firstborn of Egypt. The angel of death passed over the dwellings of the Israelites; hence the name Passover. Only one thing during the Seder meal is missing: the lamb, ordained to be sacrificed and consumed. Now we have a problem, because celebrating Pesach without the lamb is like a wedding without the bride!Who is our Passover lamb?
Discover the Mashiach in the Tenach and acknowledge that the Mashiach is the true prophet foretold by Moshe, Devariem 18, 15-19, leading us out of bondage and bringing us into the Promised Land. For example ask yourself questions like what is the name of the Mashiach? Where was he born? Shemot 1, 1; B’resheet 35, 18 son of my grief is the son of my right hand Mikhah 5,1. How did he die? Shemot 17, 10-13, B’midbar 9, 12. See the parallel of the raising hands of Moshe and the crucifixion etc. Read also the B’rit Hadashah, and you discover that Yeshua is our ‘Passover Lamb’, in whom we find deliverance. Yeshua died as a spotless lamb Jesha’yahu 53; Yochanan 1, 29 to make a perfect atonement for our sins. This is emphasized in the Seder that Yeshua celebrates just before his crucifixion! Passover proclaims the intent of G-d for all peoples. He desires that all be liberated from bondage, from tyranny and oppression through reconciliation with G-d. Yeshua identifies with those who are oppressed and has declared his desire for their freedom. Israel’s experience of suffering and deliverance is representative and for the sake of all those who suffer under oppression.
Season of liberation season of joy
The deliverance of Israel from Egypt is the central point in Jewish history and worship.
Can you rejoice when you remember what HaShem as Father did for Israel to give his son?
A way to return to HasHem through Yeshua! Let us worship and rejoice because Mashiach Yeshua gave his life in our/ my place! ‘Baruch ata, Adonai Yeshua, Redeemer of Israel.
O Zion awaits the day of Your returning, Come to us Immanuel’. (Music of Ted Pearce)
At the end of the Seder celebration we sing the Hallel Psalms 113-118.
The Seder evening ends with the pledge ‘L’Shanah ha-ba’ah bi-Yerushalayim / next year in Jerusalem!’ Chag sameach Pesach and shalom
Dance for Pesach
The title of the song is “Kaveh El Adonai” written by Elisheva Shomrom 1982.
The song text in English is: ‘I would have fainted, had I not believed I would see the goodness of the L-rd in the land of the living. Wait for the L-rd; be strong and take heart and wait for the L-rd. Psalm 27, 13-14’.Choreography (2008):
Miep Krijger, coordinator of the Davidic Dance Ministry
The title of the song is “Kaveh El Adonai” written by Elisheva Shomrom 1982.
The song text in English is: ‘I would have fainted, had I not believed I would see the goodness of the L-rd in the land of the living. Wait for the L-rd; be strong and take heart and wait for the L-rd. Psalm 27, 13-14’.Choreography (2008):
Miep Krijger, coordinator of the Davidic Dance Ministry
Beth Yeshua Amsterdam.
Dance notation also by Miep Krijger.
KAVEH EL ADONAI
Speed Medium Abbreviations:
Rhythm 3/4 CW Clock Wise
Formation Cirlce HH Holding Hands
Direction CW NHH No Holding Hands
Level Beginner BWD Backwards
FWD Forward
OTS On the spot
Counts Part A
Face CCW, NHH
Step R foot FWD (R-2-3) and lift right hand in front.
Step L foot FWD (L-2-3)) and bring left hand together with right hand.
Step R foot FWD (R-2-3)) and bring down your hands and cross them on your breast.(or bring hands down to shoulder level and hold them in praise.)
Pivot 3 counts CCW, L-R- L hands on shoulder level.
Repeat part A facing CW.
Repeat part A CCW and CWPart A 1 HH Face centre.
Step R foot to the right. Pivot on R foot, L pivot, R pivot, L pivot. Balance while pivoting. Look R-L-R-L.Part B 1 HH, Face centre
Step R foot FWD (into centre) (R-2-3). Step L foot FWD (L-2-3) and raise your arms in front.
Step R foot BWD (out of centre) (R-2-3), Step L foot BWD (L-2-3).
After this hold hands little bit stronger, just under shoulder level.
Step R foot to the right. Pivot on R foot, L pivot, R pivot, L pivot. Balance while pivoting.(A 1) but on second R-pivot, drop hands and cross them on your breast.
KAVEH EL ADONAI
Speed Medium Abbreviations:
Rhythm 3/4 CW Clock Wise
Formation Cirlce HH Holding Hands
Direction CW NHH No Holding Hands
Level Beginner BWD Backwards
FWD Forward
OTS On the spot
Counts Part A
Face CCW, NHH
Step R foot FWD (R-2-3) and lift right hand in front.
Step L foot FWD (L-2-3)) and bring left hand together with right hand.
Step R foot FWD (R-2-3)) and bring down your hands and cross them on your breast.(or bring hands down to shoulder level and hold them in praise.)
Pivot 3 counts CCW, L-R- L hands on shoulder level.
Repeat part A facing CW.
Repeat part A CCW and CWPart A 1 HH Face centre.
Step R foot to the right. Pivot on R foot, L pivot, R pivot, L pivot. Balance while pivoting. Look R-L-R-L.Part B 1 HH, Face centre
Step R foot FWD (into centre) (R-2-3). Step L foot FWD (L-2-3) and raise your arms in front.
Step R foot BWD (out of centre) (R-2-3), Step L foot BWD (L-2-3).
After this hold hands little bit stronger, just under shoulder level.
Step R foot to the right. Pivot on R foot, L pivot, R pivot, L pivot. Balance while pivoting.(A 1) but on second R-pivot, drop hands and cross them on your breast.
Part B 2 HH, Face centre
a). Step R foot FWD (into centre) (R-2-3). Step L foot FWD (L-2-3) and raise your arms in front.
Step R foot BWD (out of centre) (R-2-3), Step L foot BWD (L-2-3).
Repeat a).
Step R foot to the right. Pivot on R foot, L pivot, R pivot, L pivot. Balance while pivoting. Look R-L-R-L. (A 1).