How can we apply the principle of protection in Exodus 12:22 today? Setting the Verse in Context Exodus 12 records the first Passover, when God shielded Israel from the final plague. The instructions were concrete, historical, and divinely inspired—meant to be carried out exactly as stated. The Verse Itself “Take a cluster of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin, and brush the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood. None of you shall go out the door of his house until morning.” (Exodus 12:22) Timeless Truth in Plain Sight • God personally designates a visible covering—blood on the doorposts—by which His people are preserved. • The obligation is two-fold: apply the blood and stay inside. • Protection is not vague or mystical; it is tethered to obedience to revealed instruction (Hebrews 11:28). Why the Blood Still Matters • The Passover lamb foreshadows “Christ, our Passover, [who] has been sacrificed” (1 Corinthians 5:7). • Just as literal blood shielded Israel, the literal, once-for-all blood of Jesus secures every believer (1 Peter 1:18-19). • Remaining “inside” pictures abiding in Christ (John 15:4). Bringing the Principle into Today 1. Personal Application of Christ’s Blood • Turn to Him in repentance and faith; that is how the blood is “applied” (Acts 16:31). 2. Staying Under the Covering • Abide in His Word and let it set the boundaries of thought and behavior (John 8:31-32). • Resist the impulse to “step outside” by adopting the world’s values (Romans 12:2). 3. Household Leadership • In Exodus, a father brushed the blood for everyone inside. Today, lead your family in Scripture reading, worship, and godly habits (Deuteronomy 6:6-9). 4. Corporate Fellowship • They observed Passover together; we gather for communion, a tangible reminder of the same protection (1 Corinthians 11:26). 5. Continual Remembrance • Israel annually retold the story. Keep recounting Christ’s deliverance in testimony and song (Psalm 107:2). Practical Steps to Walk in This Protection • Start each day by reading a portion of Scripture; let God’s commands set the tone. • Verbally thank Jesus for His blood—acknowledging dependence, not entitlement. • Reject temptations that lure you “outside” God’s revealed will; obedience is the safe place. • Maintain fellowship with believers who will encourage you to remain faithful (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Celebrate the Lord’s Supper with fresh awe, seeing it as the New-Covenant echo of the blood on the doorposts. Encouraging Scriptures that Reinforce His Shield • “When I see the blood, I will pass over you.” (Exodus 12:13) • “He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge.” (Psalm 91:4) • “No one will snatch them out of My hand.” (John 10:28) • “If we walk in the light… the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7) Living It Out The principle is simple yet weighty: apply the blood, stay inside the boundaries God gives, and trust His unfailing promise of protection. The same Lord who spared Israel keeps watch over every home, heart, and church that shelters under the greater Passover Lamb. |
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