From Exodus to Ex-Stress: Your "Come As You Are" Guide to a Christ-Centered Passover (Plus a Free Haggadah)! 🕊️
Hey there! Passover’s coming up, and while it may feel like an ancient holiday, it’s actually one of the most powerful and relevant stories of God’s deliverance
It's the incredible story of God’s deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, a powerful account of freedom against all odds. Oppressed by Pharaoh and crying out for help, God heard them and, through Moses, led them out with miracles, making a way where there seemed to be no way. But their journey wasn’t a simple escape. For 40 years, they wandered the wilderness, wrestling with fear, doubt, and their own human failing. Sound familiar?
Sometimes, we’re free on the outside but still weighed down inside—by anxiety, perfectionism, guilt, or the daily grind that leaves us running on spiritual fumes.
🧱 Modern-Day Bondage: What Are You Carrying?
It’s easy to judge the Israelites for their lack of trust after God's incredible acts. But if we’re honest, we often do the same. Even though we’ve been freed by Jesus, we’re still needlessly lugging around our inner baggage:
That toxic relationship you can’t quit
The debt that won’t stop growing
The doom-scrolling that eats your time and your soul
The perfectionism that steals your peace
The shame from mistakes long forgiven
The anxiety that wakes you up at 3AM
These modern taskmasters are no joke. Like the Israelites, we can get so used to our chains that we forget what breathing free even feels like. The Hebrew word for Egypt—Mitzrayim—means “narrow places.” Freedom isn’t just about escaping slavery; it’s about stepping into the wide-open space of God’s grace.
🍞 Jesus and Passover: The Ultimate Freedom
Jesus didn’t just celebrate Passover—He fulfilled it. At the Last Supper:
The Passover lamb, whose blood saved the Israelites, foreshadowed Jesus, the ultimate sacrifice for all.
The unleavened bread, eaten in haste, became a symbol of Jesus’ body, broken for us.
The wine shared at the Seder represented the new covenant established through Jesus’ blood.
Passover wasn’t canceled—it was supercharged by Jesus. He is the ultimate Passover Lamb, whose sacrifice brings us complete freedom—not just from sin, but from everything that hinders us from living fully in God's love. His sacrifice saves us from the ultimate separation from God. It’s the ultimate rescue story.
Breaking Free: Practical Next Steps
Ready to step into greater freedom?
Name your Taskmasters: Be specific about what controls you (e.g., "Checking work email late at night disrupts my sleep and relationships").
Clean house: Like removing leavened bread during Passover, what in our life needs to go? Maybe some time-wasting apps or draining relationships.
Find your freedom tribe: The Israelites left together. Who’s cheering you on and supporting your journey toward freedom?
Remember the Red Seas He’s Already Split: Recall times God has helped you overcome challenges.
Take the first step: Sometimes, the miracle comes after we move.
Celebrating Freedom with a Christ-Centered Seder + Free Printable Haggadah!
I've created a free printable Haggadah, a guide for the Passover Seder (the traditional meal Jesus shared at the Last Supper), to help you understand the story of the Exodus and its powerful connection to our freedom in Christ. Just like the Israelites, you weren’t just freed from something—you were freed for something. And sometimes, the journey begins with a simple desire: "I want to be free."
Download your FREE printable Haggadah here!
đź’¬ Your Turn
What are your modern-day “Egypts” that you want to leave behind? Share in the comments below!
Happy Passover, and may your path to freedom be filled with grace and joy!
