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I have never received a satisfactory answer to this question.
There's no question that Jesus observed Passover.
There's no question the observance of Passover has a direct connection to the Crucifixion and Resurrection, as opposed say to Lent.
The event which Passover celebrates, the escape of the Jews from Egypt, is a central part of the Christian tradition and the history of Christ. Christians recognize the history, and honor it, but don't observe the memorial of the event.
The Eucharist/Lord's Supper/Last Supper was a Passover meal. The Eucharist is one of the very few sacraments of the Christian faith (depends of who is counting). Seems like the origin of the sacrament is due some observance. The custom of using unleavened bread for the host is directly from the Jewish law (the little churches we used to attend when I was a mere lad used unsalted saltines-- got in trouble once asking in Jesus had them when he was fishing for men)
Before we get all hung up on what the "law" in The Bible, as far as I can tell, none of the Christian holidays are "mandated' in The Bible, which arguably The Eucharist is. By this, I mean, that Christians observe Christmas, and Easter, and whatever other holidays your brand of Christianity chooses to recognize, as "observances" of significant events in Christian history -- a category into which Passover fits. Of the holidays that I've mentioned, Passover and how to observe it, has more Biblical foundation than the other commonly observed holidays.
And for what it's worth, every year, I do try to take a Passover meal with a local family or church.
There's no question that Jesus observed Passover.
There's no question the observance of Passover has a direct connection to the Crucifixion and Resurrection, as opposed say to Lent.
The event which Passover celebrates, the escape of the Jews from Egypt, is a central part of the Christian tradition and the history of Christ. Christians recognize the history, and honor it, but don't observe the memorial of the event.
The Eucharist/Lord's Supper/Last Supper was a Passover meal. The Eucharist is one of the very few sacraments of the Christian faith (depends of who is counting). Seems like the origin of the sacrament is due some observance. The custom of using unleavened bread for the host is directly from the Jewish law (the little churches we used to attend when I was a mere lad used unsalted saltines-- got in trouble once asking in Jesus had them when he was fishing for men)
Before we get all hung up on what the "law" in The Bible, as far as I can tell, none of the Christian holidays are "mandated' in The Bible, which arguably The Eucharist is. By this, I mean, that Christians observe Christmas, and Easter, and whatever other holidays your brand of Christianity chooses to recognize, as "observances" of significant events in Christian history -- a category into which Passover fits. Of the holidays that I've mentioned, Passover and how to observe it, has more Biblical foundation than the other commonly observed holidays.
And for what it's worth, every year, I do try to take a Passover meal with a local family or church.