Doing all things Jewish has become popular in some American Christian circles. While these activities are often done by well-intentioned people, further study should raise serious red flags about their place in a Christian home or church.
In this article, JD Hall argues that Christians should have nothing to do with Seder.
JD writes:
As Easter approaches, many evangelical Christians prepare to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of our faith. Yet, in recent decades, a growing number of churches and believers have adopted practices borrowed from Jewish tradition, most notably the Passover Seder. Promoted as a way to connect with the “roots” of Christianity, Seder observance has gained traction, particularly among those influenced by premillennial dispensationalism—a theological framework that emphasizes a distinct role for Israel in God’s plan. While the intention may be to honor biblical history, this practice raises serious concerns. Talmudic Judaism, which underpins the modern Seder, is not the authentic Judaism of Moses, Abraham, or the Old Testament prophets. Instead, it represents a later development that lacks the priesthood, temple, and sacrifices central to Mosaic faith, denies the Messiahship of Jesus, and diverges from the faith of Abraham, who looked forward to Christ.
Evangelical Christians should reject Seder observance during Easter, because it is a form of syncretism—a blending of true and false worship condemned in Scripture. The Seder, as practiced today, originates in Talmudic or Rabbinic Judaism, formalized in the 2nd century AD, long after the destruction of the Second Temple and the fulfillment of the Law in Christ. By participating in this ritual, Christians risk diverting attention from the resurrected Savior, conflating Talmudic Judaism with the religion of Abraham, and engaging in what Scripture warns is false worship akin to “demon worship” (1 Corinthians 10:20–21).
It’s a long article, but worth your time.
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