Every Sabbath and Jewish holiday begins with Kiddush,  recited over one cup of wine. But on Passover, we drink four cups to match four phrases in the Bible that describe the ways God would free the Jewish people. 

God said:

" Ve-hotzeiti : I will bring you out of Egypt."

" Ve-hitzalti:  I will free you from slavery."

" Ve-ga'alti:  I will save you with My outstretched arm."

" Ve-lakahti:  I will take you to be My people."


haggadah Section: Kadesh