2 Kings 23:21-23 ESV
21 And the king commanded all the people, “Keep the Passover to the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” 22 For no such Passover had been kept since the days of the judges who judged Israel, or during all the days of the kings of Israel or of the kings of Judah. 23 But in the eighteenth year of King Josiah this Passover was kept to the LORD in Jerusalem.

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21 At iniutos ng hari sa buong bayan, “Ipagdiwang ninyo ang paskuwa sa PANGINOON ninyong Diyos, gaya ng nasusulat sa aklat na ito ng tipan.” 22 Walang gayong paskuwa ang ipinagdiwang mula sa mga araw ng mga hukom na naghukom sa Israel, o sa panahon ng lahat ng mga araw ng mga hari ng Israel o ng mga hari man ng Juda; 23 ngunit nang ikalabingwalong taon ni Haring Josias, ipinangilin sa Jerusalem ang paskuwang ito sa PANGINOON.

THE PASSOVER RESTORED

By celebrating the Passover, Josiah’s spiritual reforms was far reaching than Hezekiah and others before him. No passover celebration was made since the days of the judges. He should be commended for eradicating everything associated with pagan worship. But, this celebration of the Passover was the highlight of his reforms. Similarly, we should not be noted by what we remove in our lives but by what we do in obedience to his words.

How significant is the Passover celebration? The celebration of Passover is in remembrance of the time in Israel’s history when the Lord moved through Egypt destroying the firstborn of all people and animals (see Exodus 11 and 12.) This was the final of the ten plagues God visited upon Egypt designed to force Pharaoh to let the Israelites leave the country and their captivity. The Israelites were commanded by God to take the blood of a male lamb—one without blemish—and smear it on the doorposts of their houses. When the Lord saw the blood, He would “pass over” that house. Ever since that night, Jews have celebrated the Passover in remembrance of God’s grace to them.[from gotquestions.org]

This is a foreshadowing of the spotless Lamb of God, Jesus, whose blood would cover the sins of those who believe in Him, causing God’s judgment to pass over them. The Passover is a wonderful picture of Christ’s atonement for His people and His deliverance of us from the bondage of sin Thus, Paul writes, “For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.” [1 Cor 5:7]

While it is not required for Christians to celebrate the Passover, it is beneficial to study and reflect it for it leads to a greater understanding and appreciation for Christ’s death and resurrection. That is something we should celebrate every day of our lives.

Under the New Covenant, we are enjoined to celebrate instead the Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper. Paul had emphasized this observance by saying, “For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.”[1 Cor 11:23-26]

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