Passover
This is not another attempt to see parallels within Mormonism and Judaism. This is not an attempt to be inclusive or “PC” with my spring holiday celebration. I simply believe in the miracle of the Passover story. I believe in the G-d of Israel. So, to my Christian friends, remember what G-d did for his people so many years ago. To my Jewish friends, I say Chag Kasheir v’Smaech!
Psalm 136
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.
O give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever.
O give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever;
who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever;
who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever;
who spread out the earth on the waters, for his steadfast love endures forever;
who made the great lights, for his steadfast love endures forever;
the sun to rule over the day, for his steadfast love endures forever;
the moon and stars to rule over the night, for his steadfast love endures forever;
who struck Egypt through their firstborn, for his steadfast love endures forever;
and brought Israel out from among them, for his steadfast love endures forever;
with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, for his steadfast love endures forever;
who divided the Red Sea in two, for his steadfast love endures forever;
and made Israel pass through the midst of it, for his steadfast love endures forever;
but overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea, for his steadfast love endures forever;
who led his people through the wilderness, for his steadfast love endures forever;
who struck down great kings, for his steadfast love endures forever;
and killed famous kings, for his steadfast love endures forever;
Sihon, king of the Amorites, for his steadfast love endures forever;
and Og, king of Bashan, for his steadfast love endures forever;
and gave their land as a heritage, for his steadfast love endures forever;
a heritage to his servant Israel, for his steadfast love endures forever.
It is he who remembered us in our low estate, for his steadfast love endures forever;
and rescued us from our foes, for his steadfast love endures forever;
who gives food to all flesh, for his steadfast love endures forever.
O give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever.
This is excellent, CJ, Thanks!
Comment by MCQ — April 18, 2011 @ 10:13 pm
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Comment by Bret — April 18, 2011 @ 11:46 pm
So very beautiful! I did have a friend with a husband who was a Jewish convert to Christianity. He had some interesting insights regarding Passover and Christianity. I always wished I could attend one of the Seder Dinners that she prepared and he spoke at area Churches of different denominations.
Comment by Barb — April 19, 2011 @ 9:26 pm