Understanding the Feast of Unleavened Bread - A Biblical Perspective
The Feast of Unleavened Bread, also known as Hag HaMatzot, is observed in March/April and holds significant scriptural importance as outlined in Leviticus 23:6-8 and Exodus 12:15-20. This festival spans 15-21 Nisan and entails the eating of unleavened bread for seven days to commemorate the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt in haste. Symbolically, matzah represents Jesus, the sinless One, emphasizing the need to rid oneself of sin and aspire to be like Him. The celebration also includes traditional practices such as searching for leaven by candlelight.
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Feast of Unleavened Bread Also Known As Hag HaMatzot Observed 15-21 Nisan March/April Scriptures Leviticus 23:6-8 Exodus 12:15-20 Hebrew
Feast of Unleavened Bread Passover Week On the fifteenth day of [the first] month the Lord s Feast of Unleavened Bread begins; for seven days you must eat bread made without yeast. (Lev. 23:6) Day 1 Passover Day 2 Unleavened Bread Unleavened Bread & Firstfruits Day 3 Day 4 Unleavened Bread Day 5 Unleavened Bread Day 6 Unleavened Bread Day 7 Unleavened Bread Day 8 Unleavened Bread
Feast of Unleavened Bread Unleavened bread (matzah) is made with flour and water only; there is no leaven in it at all. Matzah was made in a hurry without yeast, representing how the Lord brought the Israelites out of Egypt in haste. Matzah is the only type of bread eaten during the eight days of Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
Feast of Unleavened Bread Traditionally, the father searches by candlelight for any leaven in the house. He sweeps any remaining bread crumbs on to a wooden spoon with a goose feather. The crumbs, spoon, and feather are wrapped up, placed in a bag, and burned the next morning.
Feast of Unleavened Bread These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. (Colossians 2:17) Matzah is a picture of Jesus the sinless One (cf. Isaiah 53:5) I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry. As, by faith, we feast on Jesus, the divine matzah, we discover that he is both our Saviour and our Satisfier.
Feast of Unleavened Bread In the Bible, leaven represents sin Get rid of the old yeast that you may be a new batch without yeast as you really are. For Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed. Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old yeast, the yeast of malice and wickedness, but with bread without yeast, the bread of sincerity and truth. (1 Corinthians 5:7-8) Jesus is sinless let s aim to be like Jesus
