Anti-Panic
Passover Guide
Section 4
GUIDELINES FOR YOUR PASSOVER SEDER MEAL
So far we have only discussed how to prepare a Passover Seder. We have not discussed what to eat during the week of Passover. Kosher foods allowed during the year may not be permissible during the week of Passover. I suggest you get a good Jewish cook book listing the different kosher foods. We should try to observe Passover as God has directed by only eating the kosher foods allowed during the Passover season. Why and how does eating kosher foods teach us and our children about Jesus/Yeshua the Messiah?
THE MEANING OF
CHAMETZ AND MATZAH
Chametz and Matzah are both made of flour and water. The only difference between them is that Chametz (leaven) rises, while Matzah (unleavened) remains flat. God gives us the distinction between Chametz and Matzah to teach us the difference between sin (leavened) and righteousness (unleavened).
Chametz is symbolic of sin. Chametz (leaven) rises teaching us pride, arrogance, and self-will. Matzah (unleaven) is flat teaching us humility, selflessness and love. As we work to remove all traces of Chametz from our homes, we are aware of the deeper meaning of Chametz and endeavor to remove the spiritual Chametz from within ourselves.
We are given the understanding by God to leave Egypt by developing the qualities represented by the Matzah.
Your Passover meal does not include bread or rolls. Matzah is the unleavened bread used for this service. Purchase Matzah well in advance. Shop around, not all groceries carry Matzah.
You may not serve lamb, roast beef, roasted meat, or pork because of its resemblance to the Passover sacrifice. You may not serve rice or any food that swells up as it cooks (the swelling is symbolic of sin). Try also to avoid cheese and meat in the same dinner. Stuffing is made from raised bread, but you may make Matzah stuffing if you choose. Several recipes are included in this guide. If you serve wine, be sure that it is kosher wine. Wine that is not kosher contains yeast. Yeast is symbolic of leaven or sin. Therefore, kosher or non-alcoholic wine should be served. Grapejuice is also acceptable.