Here are seven approaches you need to take in order to participate in or observe a meaningful Passover.

1. Meditatively - Consider what Jesus Christ went through for you. Read Mark 14 and Mark 15. Read of His trials and passion at His trial and crucifixion.

2. Reflectively - Consider what Jesus Christ's sacrifice means to you. Read Romans 6:3-5, 8; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 5:1-2

3. Meaningfully - Understand what the Passover emblems represent. The Footwashing: Matthew 25:34-40; Galatians 5:13 - Showing us the attitude and heart of a servant. The Bread: John 6:35; 1 Corinthians 10:11-17; 1 Peter 2:24 - Christ, Himself, His Sufferings and His Body. The Wine: Hebrews 10:4-5, 9-11; 1 Peter 1:19-20 - Christ's shed blood, His very life being poured our for each of us.

4. Reverently - Consider that we observe the Passover in honor of the death of Jesus Christ. We are to remember His death on your behalf. John 16:6, 20, 22; 1 Peter 1:10-16; Luke 20:13 enlighten us concerning the seriousness of His sacrifice.

5. Joyfully - Observing the Passover service brings to mind the freedom that you have received from the grips of sin. 1 Peter 1:8; Philippians 3:2-5; 1 Peter 4:13.

6. Gratefully - You should express thanks and feel grateful that you have a Savior who forgave you and ever lives to forgive your sins. Forgiveness is a wonderful blessing that you can never be too thankful for. Colossians 2:5-8; 1 Timothy 1:12-15; Romans 15:10-12.

7. Hopefully - Through Christ's death and life you may walk with Him now and forever. 1 Corinthians 15:19; Colossians 1:27; Colossians 3:2-4; 1 Peter 1:3, 21.