• Light a candle if you have one.

• Say: “Passover begins by bringing light into the home. Tonight we remember that the Light of the world has come to us in Jesus.”

• Read: John 8:12

• Pray: “Lord, thank You for sending Jesus, the Light of the world. As we gather at this table tonight, help us remember Your love and the rescue You have provided. Amen.”

• Pour grape juice or wine.

• Say: “This cup reminds us that God set His people apart and began their rescue from slavery.”

• Read: Exodus 6:6

• Drink together.

• Wash Hands. Traditionally the leader washes their hands before continuing.

• Say: “This reminds us to prepare our hearts for what God has done. At the Last Supper Jesus turned this moment upside down. Instead of washing His hands, He washed the disciples’ feet and taught them that true greatness is serving others.”

• Read: John 13:14–15

• Take one piece of matzah. Break it in half. Wrap one half in a napkin and hide it nearby.

• Say: “Later we will bring this piece back. Christians see a beautiful picture here: Jesus’ body was broken, wrapped in linen, buried, and later brought back again.”

• Have the youngest child (or anyone) ask the following questions and the leader answers. Ask: “Why is this night different from all other nights?”

• Explain: “Because tonight we remember how God rescued His people.”

• Ask: “Why do we eat unleavened bread?” Explain: “Because the Israelites left Egypt quickly and their bread did not have time to rise.

• Ask: “Why do we eat bitter herbs?”

• Explain: “To remember the bitterness of slavery.” Ask: “Why do we recline and rest?”

• Explain: “Because God brought His people from slavery into freedom.”

• Read: Exodus 12:26–27

• Say: “God’s people were slaves in Egypt. They cried out to God, and He sent Moses to deliver them. God brought plagues upon Egypt. Finally, God told His people to sacrifice a spotless lamb and place its blood on their doorposts. When judgment came, God passed over the homes that were covered by the blood of the lamb.”

• Read: Exodus 12:13

• Before drinking, name the ten plagues. Each time you name one, dip your finger into the cup:

Blood

Frogs

Gnats

Flies

Livestock disease

Boils

Hail

Locusts

Darkness

Death of the firstborn

• Say: “Our rescue came through judgment so we remember this moment with humility.”

• Drink the cup.

• Explain: “The word Dayenu means ‘it would have been enough.’ Every time we think God has done enough, He does more.”

• Say: “It would have been enough if God rescued Israel, but He also led them through the Red Sea, and gave them His Word. For us, It would have been enough if God sent Jesus, but He also died for our sins, rose again, and gives us His Spirit. God’s love always goes further than we expect.”

• Eat the symbolic foods together.

• Read: Exodus 1:14

BITTER HERBS

The bitterness reminds us of slavery. Just as Israel was enslaved in Egypt, sin enslaves us.

CHAROSET: The sweetness reminds us that God's redemption overcomes bitterness.

HARD BOILED EGG: This reminds us of sacrifice. For Christians it points us to Jesus, the final sacrifice for sin.

• Read: Hebrews 10:12

LAMB (Bone or Picture): The Passover lamb protected God’s people from judgment.

• Read: John 1:29

• Say: “Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Through Him, love has set the table and made a place for us.”

• Now enjoy your dinner together. Passover is meant to be a joyful meal!

• As you eat, talk together about what God has done and what Jesus means to your family.

• Some questions you might ask:

What part of the story stands out to you?

Why do you think God wanted families to tell this story every year?

What does it mean that Jesus invites us to His table?

• Bring back the hidden matzah.

• Say: “Earlier we broke this bread and hid it away. Christians see in this a picture of Jesus — His body broken, wrapped in linen, buried, and then raised again.”

• Read: Luke 22:19

• Break and share the matzah.

• Say: “Jesus gave His body for us so we could have a place at God's table.”

• Fill the cup again.

• Say: “This cup reminds us that God redeems His people. At the Last Supper, Jesus took this cup and said it was the new covenant in His blood.”

• Read: Luke 22:20

• Drink together.

• Say: “Through Jesus, our sins are forgiven and we are welcomed into God's family.”

• Read: Psalm 118:22–24

• Say: “Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith and our salvation.”

• You may sing a worship song here if you’d like.

• Say: “Jesus said He would not drink this cup again until the Kingdom of God comes.”

• Read: Matthew 26:29

• Say: “One day Jesus will return, and we will celebrate with Him at the great feast of His kingdom. Until then we remember His sacrifice and live in the freedom He has given us.”

• Closing Prayer: “Jesus, thank You for being our Passover Lamb. Thank You for rescuing us from slavery to sin and making a place for us at Your table. Thank You that love set the table so we could sit with You. Help our homes be places where Your story is remembered, Your grace is celebrated, and Your name is loved. Amen.”