How does Exodus 12:27 connect with Jesus as the Lamb of God? Scripture Snapshot “ ‘…you are to reply, “It is the sacrifice of the LORD’s Passover, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt and spared our homes when He struck down the Egyptians.” ’ ” (Exodus 12:27) Original Passover Picture • Historical rescue: God literally spared Israel’s firstborn by the blood of a spotless lamb applied to doorframes. • Substitutionary element: the lamb died so the firstborn could live. • Perpetual remembrance: Israel was commanded to commemorate this act in every generation. Jesus Identified as the Lamb • John the Baptist’s declaration: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). • Apostolic affirmation: “Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed” (1 Corinthians 5:7). • Heavenly recognition: John sees “a Lamb standing, as if slain” at the center of the throne (Revelation 5:6). Parallels Between Passover Lamb and Christ – Selection without blemish (Exodus 12:5) → Jesus sinless and undefiled (Hebrews 7:26). – Lamb kept until the fourteenth day (Exodus 12:6) → Jesus entered Jerusalem and was examined the same week before His crucifixion. – Sacrifice at twilight (Exodus 12:6) → Jesus died in the afternoon hours (Luke 23:44–46). – No broken bones (Exodus 12:46) → “Not one of His bones will be broken” (John 19:36). – Blood applied brings protection (Exodus 12:7, 13) → Jesus’ blood “cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7). – Meal eaten in readiness for departure (Exodus 12:11) → Believers live as sojourners, redeemed “from your empty way of life…with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot” (1 Peter 1:18-19). Why This Matters for Us Today • Confidence in redemption: as surely as God delivered Israel, He secures eternal salvation for all who trust in Christ’s finished work. • Ongoing celebration: the Lord’s Supper mirrors the Passover, proclaiming Jesus’ death until He comes (1 Corinthians 11:26). • Call to holiness: just as leaven was removed during Passover week, believers cleanse out the old leaven of sin (1 Corinthians 5:7-8). • Future hope: the redeemed will join the eternal “marriage supper of the Lamb” (Revelation 19:9), celebrating the ultimate Passover forever. |
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