By: HFI staff

Passover is more than a story from the past—it’s a living testimony of God’s power to redeem, restore, and renew. It’s the epic moment in Jewish history when a nation was pulled from the depths of slavery and called into redemption. From Pharaoh’s grip to freedom’s dawn, the Exodus isn’t just about where Israel came from—it’s a blueprint for where we’re headed.

As we gather this year around the Seder table—retelling the plagues, the parting sea, and the miracles—we’re not just remembering ancient history. We’re anchoring our faith in a God who still delivers. And right now, Israel desperately needs that promise.

Israel’s Current Trial: A Nation in Distress

Today, Israel stands in the middle of a new kind of darkness. Families are still waiting for their loved ones to come home—hostages taken, still hidden from the light. A nation mourns. Communities carry deep scars from war and loss. Political unrest and social division stretch the national fabric thin. It’s a season of uncertainty and grief.

And yet, Passover reminds us: suffering is not the end of the story.

The Journey of Redemption

The first Exodus wasn’t instant. It came through plagues, wilderness wandering, and moments of doubt. But God was present in every step. He led, He provided, and He fulfilled every promise. That same thread of redemption continues today—through the Messiah, Yeshua, our eternal Passover Lamb.

Just as the lamb’s blood protected Israel on that first Passover night, Yeshua’s sacrifice opens the door to lasting freedom—freedom from sin, fear, and death itself. His resurrection proves that deliverance isn’t just something God did—it’s who He is.

Passover Today: A Call to Faith

Passover doesn’t just look back—it calls us forward. It whispers hope in the face of despair. The bitter herbs remind us of pain, but the sweetness of charoset declares God’s faithfulness. The matzah speaks of urgency—of readiness to move when God says it’s time. And the empty chair at the table? It’s not just tradition—it’s a symbol of future redemption we still long for.

This year, as Israel walks through one of its darkest chapters, Passover calls us to believe again—that captives will return, that healing will come, and that God’s promises will be fulfilled.

How You Can Stand with Israel This Passover

You’re not just a bystander in God's story. You have a role to play:

• Pray for the hostages – Cover them in prayer for protection, strength, and release. Lift up their families as they endure the wait.
• Pray for unity in Israel – Ask God to bring healing where there’s division, and to draw the nation together in faith and courage.
• Pray for redemption – Spiritually and physically. That eyes would be opened to the Messiah, and that God’s hand would move powerfully.
• Support practically – Whether through advocacy, giving, or sharing truth, be a light-bearer and peace-builder.

This Passover, let’s remember: God’s story of redemption isn’t over. And neither is Israel’s.

We stand in hope, in faith, and in expectation—because the God who parted the sea is still making a way. The Messiah who rose from the grave is still redeeming hearts. And the promise of deliverance is just as alive today as it was then.

This Passover, hope lives on. And redemption is on the move.