Passover is a holiday first celebrated by the children of Israel to help them remember their miraculous deliverance out of the hands of the wicked Pharoah to freedom. Traditionally, a special meal is shared by the family and the story of God's deliverance is retold. The Israelites looked forward to a time when a Savior would come to them to deliver them from spiritual bondage to freedom.
Jesus was that “Passover lamb.” He came to the world and delivered us from sin and spiritual death. His sacrifice is what makes us spiritually free!
Today, Jews all over the world still celebrate Passover in their traditional way. They do not accept that Jesus was the promised Savior. However, as Latter-day Saints, we know that Jesus died for our sins and that he was resurrected. When we hold a Passover meal with our family, we can think about Jesus’ sacrifice for us.
If you want to learn more about the customs and history of the Passover and learn how to celebrate it with your family to help you remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, download and print our FREE Passover Packet. Easter is the perfect time to host a special family home evening or Passover meal and talk about the life and sacrifice of Jesus.
In Discover the Old Testament you can learn more about the history of God's people. This resource will help your kids (and you!) understand the stories and gospel principles in the Old Testament. 300 pages of narrative, thoughtful questions, memory verses, and projects will walk you through the lives of the children of Israel from the creation to 400 years before Christ. Maps and timelines will help you coordinate gospel knowledge with world history.
This workbook makes a great addition to your ancient history curriculum if you homeschool! Many families are using this resource for family scripture study. One mom commented, "We just started using Discover the Old Testament as a family. It has revolutionized our family scripture study! My 8, 9, and 11 year-olds love discussing the Old Testament, and my husband and I are learning a lot, too. Thanks for such a great family tool."
Want another idea to help celebrate Easter? Your kids can gives this easy Easter presentation using the Gospel Art Kit or their own drawings.
Get ready to LOVE Church history! This newest resource will make Church history come alive for your children. Packed with interesting facts, pioneer recipes, and hands-on projects.
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