In this chapter, we read about the last plague, the death of every firstborn of Egypt. Again, God offers protection to the Israelites but this time it’s in the form of a holy feast and ordinance that was to be kept by the Israelites for all generations. It was the Passover.
God as always was very specific in how to take part in this holy event. Even down to what was to be done with the leftovers, God left no question. They took the blood of their sacrifice and paint the lentil and sideposts of their door.
What has always stuck out to me about the Passover was how God told the people that they should eat it, in haste, with their shoes on their feet and the loins girded. This wasn’t a time of celebration but a spiritual battle.
That night, when the angel of the Lord saw the blood on their door, he passed over that house. This is a picture and foreshadowing of what Christ did for us on the cross, Jesus Christ is our Passover! When God looks upon those who have trusted in Jesus for salvation he will see the blood of Christ and his holy judgement will pass over us!
As for Egypt, the Bible said that there was a great cry in the land that night. I can’t imagine the sorrow, devastation and regret that those left behind went through. Likewise, someday, those who haven’t accepted Christ will experience devastation even worse.
I figured it out how to get on here finally! But I think it’s cool that in verse 9 God was so specific on how to cook and eat the lamb.
Girls are first on the comments today. Way to go Allison!
Good observation in God’s instructions. It was so important for the Israelites to follow God’s specific instructions on HOW to obey. God also expects today’s Christians to follow His specific instructions on HOW to obey the Word of God.
Sorry Allison, that was not Titus commenting. That was me, accidentally signed in as Titus 🙂
Oh it’s fine I was a little confused
I like how God uses Moses in a specific way to release the Israelites from Pharaoh, during the last few chapters.
Moses was definitely key in the Israelites being freed from bondage. God uses human instruments to get things done. God want to use you!
I thought it was weird how we spell lamb with a b.
Also how in verse 12 that God had the ‘’beast’’firstborn die as well as man.
To ignore God’s commands will always cost you more than you think.
I am not even going to pretend that I know why we spell lamb with a b. I did notice you have impeccable spelling on this fine day! 🙂
I also think boys are the best!!
😉
Yeah but I was the first comment and I’m a girl so GIRLS ARE THE BEST!
and they’re smarter
obviously 😉
no way girls are 1000% better!
I like how God frequently uses events in the Old Testament to foreshadow Christ’s coming.
From Genesis to Revelation, Jesus Christ is the main theme. This is exactly why we cannot dismiss any part of the Bible.
Sorry I’m a little late 🙂 I think it’s really cool how God had planned that Jesus would be our perfect lamb years before it even happened. He knew all along that we would sin and need a savior! God always has a plan and we can trust that it’s the best plan!
Very well spoken!