Passover: A Divine Foreshadowing of Redemption in Christ
Summary
### Summary
Today, we explored the profound significance of the Passover as described in Exodus chapters 11 and 12. The Passover is not just a historical event but a divine foreshadowing of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. The Israelites were instructed to sacrifice an unblemished lamb and paint its blood on their doorposts so that the death angel would pass over their homes, sparing them from judgment. This act of faith and obedience was a precursor to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, our Passover Lamb, whose blood offers us eternal salvation.
We delved into the background of the Israelites' journey to Egypt, their enslavement, and God's miraculous intervention through Moses. The Passover event was a pivotal moment that showcased God's power and His plan for redemption. It also highlighted the importance of faith and obedience, as the Israelites had to trust and act on God's seemingly unusual instructions.
We drew parallels between the Passover lamb and Jesus, noting that both were perfect, chosen, sacrificial, unbroken, and marked for salvation. This connection underscores the continuity of God's redemptive plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament. The Passover also serves as a reminder of our need for faith and obedience in our walk with God. Just as the Israelites had to trust God's plan, we too must step out in faith, even when it doesn't make earthly sense.
Finally, the Passover marks a new beginning. For the Israelites, it was the start of their journey to the Promised Land. For us, it signifies a new life in Christ, free from the bondage of sin and empowered by the Holy Spirit. However, we must continually exercise our faith to avoid longing for our old life and to fully embrace the new life God has given us.
### Key Takeaways
1. God's Redemptive Plan: The Passover clearly illustrates God's redemptive plan through the concept of substitutionary atonement. Just as the Israelites were saved by the blood of an unblemished lamb, we are saved by the blood of Jesus, our perfect Passover Lamb. This act of divine substitution allows us to experience freedom from sin and eternal life with God. [42:12]
2. Faith and Obedience: The Passover teaches us that faith and obedience go hand in hand. The Israelites had to trust and act on God's instructions, even when they seemed unusual. Similarly, our faith in God requires us to obey His commands, trusting that His ways are higher than ours. This obedience is a testament to our faith and a prerequisite for experiencing God's promises. [52:12]
3. New Beginnings: The Passover marks a new beginning for the Israelites as they left Egypt and journeyed towards the Promised Land. For us, it signifies a new life in Christ, free from the bondage of sin. However, we must continually exercise our faith to fully embrace this new life and avoid longing for our old ways. [57:45]
4. Jesus as the Perfect Lamb: The requirements for the Passover lamb—being perfect, chosen, sacrificial, unbroken, and marked—are all fulfilled in Jesus. This connection highlights the continuity of God's plan and the depth of His love for us. Jesus' sacrifice was not just a historical event but a divine fulfillment of God's promise to redeem humanity. [44:14]
5. Eternal Security: When we put our faith in Jesus, we are marked for salvation, just as the Israelites were marked by the blood on their doorposts. This mark signifies our eternal security in Christ, guaranteed by the Holy Spirit. It assures us that God's judgment will pass over us, and we will be united with Him in eternal life. [51:03]
### YouTube Chapters
[0:00] - Welcome
[25:52] - Opening Prayer and Offering
[31:48] - Election Encouragement
[32:56] - Upcoming Events and Announcements
[33:44] - Introduction to the Sermon
[35:01] - The Significance of Passover
[36:12] - Background of the Israelites in Egypt
[37:13] - Moses' Calling and Mission
[38:11] - The Tenth Plague
[39:12] - Instructions for the Passover Lamb
[41:00] - The Blood as a Sign
[42:12] - God's Redemptive Plan
[52:12] - The Importance of Faith and Obedience
[57:45] - Passover as a New Beginning
[01:00:59] - Invitation to Faith and Prayer
[01:05:17] - Closing Announcements and Ordination Ceremony
Study Guide
### Bible Reading
1. Exodus 11:1-10 - The Tenth Plague: Death of the Firstborn
2. Exodus 12:1-14 - The Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread
3. 1 Peter 1:18-19 - "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect."
### Observation Questions
1. What specific instructions did God give the Israelites regarding the Passover lamb in Exodus 12? ([39:12])
2. How did the Israelites' obedience to God's instructions during the Passover demonstrate their faith? ([52:12])
3. According to 1 Peter 1:18-19, what is the significance of Jesus being described as a lamb without blemish or defect? ([45:36])
4. What was the purpose of painting the blood of the lamb on the doorposts during the Passover? ([35:01])
### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the concept of substitutionary atonement in the Passover relate to Jesus' sacrifice on the cross? ([42:12])
2. Why is it significant that Jesus is referred to as the "perfect, chosen, sacrificial, unbroken, and marked" lamb? ([50:34])
3. In what ways does the Passover event highlight the importance of faith and obedience in the life of a believer? ([52:12])
4. How does the Passover signify a new beginning for both the Israelites and for believers in Christ today? ([57:45])
### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you had to step out in faith and obey God's instructions, even when they didn't make earthly sense. How did that experience impact your faith? ([54:21])
2. The Israelites had to trust God's plan and act on it. Are there areas in your life where you struggle to trust and obey God's instructions? How can you work on this? ([52:12])
3. Jesus' sacrifice as the perfect lamb offers us eternal security. How does this assurance affect your daily life and decisions? ([51:03])
4. The Passover marked a new beginning for the Israelites. In what ways has your life changed since accepting Christ, and how can you continue to embrace this new life? ([57:45])
5. The sermon mentioned that longing for the old life can hinder our spiritual growth. Are there aspects of your old life that you find yourself longing for? How can you focus more on the new life God has given you? ([01:00:12])
6. How can you practically apply the lesson of faith and obedience from the Passover in your current circumstances or challenges? ([52:12])
7. The Israelites' obedience led to their salvation from the tenth plague. How can you encourage others in your community to trust and obey God's word, even when it seems difficult? ([52:12])
Devotional
Day 1: The Power of Divine Substitution
Description: The Passover event in Exodus chapters 11 and 12 is a profound illustration of God's redemptive plan through substitutionary atonement. The Israelites were instructed to sacrifice an unblemished lamb and paint its blood on their doorposts so that the death angel would pass over their homes, sparing them from judgment. This act of faith and obedience was a precursor to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, our Passover Lamb, whose blood offers us eternal salvation. Just as the Israelites were saved by the blood of an unblemished lamb, we are saved by the blood of Jesus, our perfect Passover Lamb. This act of divine substitution allows us to experience freedom from sin and eternal life with God. [42:12]
1 Peter 1:18-19 (ESV): "knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot."
Reflection: Think about a time when you felt unworthy of God's love. How does understanding Jesus as your perfect Passover Lamb change your perspective on your worth and God's love for you?
Day 2: Trusting in God's Unusual Instructions
Description: The Passover teaches us that faith and obedience go hand in hand. The Israelites had to trust and act on God's instructions, even when they seemed unusual. They were asked to sacrifice a lamb and paint its blood on their doorposts, an act that might have seemed strange or unnecessary. However, their obedience was a testament to their faith and a prerequisite for experiencing God's promises. Similarly, our faith in God requires us to obey His commands, trusting that His ways are higher than ours. This obedience is a testament to our faith and a prerequisite for experiencing God's promises. [52:12]
Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV): "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
Reflection: Is there an area in your life where God is asking you to trust Him, even though it doesn't make sense to you? What steps can you take today to act in obedience to His instructions?
Day 3: Embracing New Beginnings in Christ
Description: The Passover marks a new beginning for the Israelites as they left Egypt and journeyed towards the Promised Land. For us, it signifies a new life in Christ, free from the bondage of sin. However, we must continually exercise our faith to fully embrace this new life and avoid longing for our old ways. The Israelites had to leave behind their life in Egypt and trust God for their future. Similarly, we must leave behind our old life of sin and fully embrace the new life God has given us in Christ. This requires a continual exercise of faith and a commitment to follow God's leading, even when it is challenging. [57:45]
2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV): "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
Reflection: What old habits or mindsets are you holding onto that hinder you from fully embracing your new life in Christ? How can you take a step today to let go of the old and embrace the new?
Day 4: Jesus as the Fulfillment of God's Promise
Description: The requirements for the Passover lamb—being perfect, chosen, sacrificial, unbroken, and marked—are all fulfilled in Jesus. This connection highlights the continuity of God's plan and the depth of His love for us. Jesus' sacrifice was not just a historical event but a divine fulfillment of God's promise to redeem humanity. By understanding Jesus as the perfect Lamb, we see the depth of God's love and the meticulous planning of His redemptive work. This realization should deepen our appreciation for Jesus' sacrifice and our commitment to live in a way that honors Him. [44:14]
John 1:29 (ESV): "The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, 'Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'"
Reflection: How does recognizing Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promise impact your daily walk with Him? What specific actions can you take to honor His sacrifice in your life today?
Day 5: Assurance of Eternal Security
Description: When we put our faith in Jesus, we are marked for salvation, just as the Israelites were marked by the blood on their doorposts. This mark signifies our eternal security in Christ, guaranteed by the Holy Spirit. It assures us that God's judgment will pass over us, and we will be united with Him in eternal life. This assurance should give us confidence and peace, knowing that our salvation is secure in Christ. It also calls us to live in a way that reflects our gratitude for this incredible gift and to share this assurance with others. [51:03]
Ephesians 1:13-14 (ESV): "In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory."
Reflection: Do you live with the confidence and peace that comes from knowing your salvation is secure in Christ? How can you share this assurance with someone else today?
Quotes
1. "We don't have perfect political parties. We don't have perfect political parties that we're voting for or are coming alongside of. And so as a Christian, it's incumbent to you, even though we're citizens of not of this world, we're still citizens that live in this world, that we stand for those things which most honor God. So make sure you educate yourself on that." [31:48] (21 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "The Passover is when God came to Moses and he told Moses to tell the people to get the cake. To take an animal, to sacrifice it, to paint its blood over the doorposts of their homes so that when he brought the tenth plague upon the Egyptians, which was to take away their firstborn of everything that was living, that the death angel would pass over them and bring them salvation, protect them. Of course, as that plays out for us, they did not know this, but it would actually become when Jesus was crucified, he was crucified. He was crucified on the Passover. And he was our Passover lamb. And when we, by faith, put our faith in him, his blood is painted over the doorposts of our lives for our forgiveness." [35:01] (51 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "The Passover clearly tells us God's redemptive plan. It clearly explains for us God's redemptive plan. See, the Passover was given so the Israelites would grasp that their freedom from slavery came at a price. An innocent lamb had to die as a substitute for them. The big doctrinal word is substitutionary atonement. Everybody say substitutionary atonement. What that means is someone or something takes your place, takes your punishment upon them so that you don't have to experience it, but rather you can experience freedom. That's what a substitutionary atonement is. And see, in the Passover, God was offering a foreshadowing of what was to come when he became a man in Jesus and laid down his life as our Passover lamb to rescue all of humanity from the bondage and suffering of sin." [43:10] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "Jesus was a perfect lamb. Did you know that's why Jesus was born of a virgin? You may or may not know this, but in the lineage of Joseph, there was a king who was an evil king. His name was Jeconiah. And because how rebellious, rebellious he was and how much he just literally turned away from God, God levied a curse on his lineage that whoever was born of them would never sit on the throne of Israel. Well, being born of a virgin, that curse is lifted from Christ. And so he has the right to be the king of Israel, but he does not have the curse that was put upon Jeconiah. And that's just one of the reasons he was born of a virgin. But by doing that, he had no nature to sin. He was a perfect second Adam, as we learn about in Romans chapter 5." [45:03] (54 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "Faith and obedience, they go hand in hand. You can't have faith without obedience. And you're not gonna have obedience without faith. When your parent tells you to do something, you're putting faith in them that they're doing what's right and for your good. When God asks us to do things at times, sometimes we're like going, well, that's just kind of crazy. That doesn't make sense to me. I wanna submit something to you. Here's what I've learned in life. More times than not, if it makes sense to you, God's probably not in it. I can't tell you how many times that God has said, hey, I want you to do something and you're not in it. It doesn't make sense." [54:21] (48 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
6. "It marks a new beginning. For them, they were leaving Egypt. They were leaving bondage. They were leaving slavery. They were leaving, honestly, what was familiar to them. But they were stepping toward promise. They were stepping toward a future. A future where God says, I'm going to take you to a place where milk and honey flow. It's a land that you can't even begin to imagine. Where you're going to have my favor upon you. Did you know that God does the same for us? 2 Corinthians says, when we put our faith in him, we become a new creation. The old is gone. Behold, all things become new. He gives you a new outlook. He gives you a new life. He gives you the Holy Spirit to guide you and empower you. He gives you everything you need for life and godliness. He literally transforms you. The past is gone. You've been set free into the future." [58:28] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
7. "If you, when you receive Christ as your Savior, if you don't step out in faith one step at a time, one day at a time, you're going to start longing for Egypt. You're going to start longing for what was because it was comfortable for you, even though it was slavery. The Passover reminds us that God has given us a whole new beginning. And the same faith that caused us to paint the blood over the doorpost is the same faith that we have to exercise every single day. There's no point in the Christian life that it's okay to live the Christian life in your flesh instead of in the Spirit. And the Passover reminds us of that." [01:00:59] (47 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
8. "Have you put your faith in God's Passover lamb in your life? Have you understood that you're a sinner and your sin separates you from a holy God? But God has provided, through Christ, a blood atonement, a blood sacrifice, so that the Scripture that says, without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sin, your sin can be forgiven, but it's only through Christ. Have you believed and received that? And if you have, praise the Lord. If you haven't, then in a moment I want to give you the opportunity to do that." [01:01:40] (38 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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