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Back to EpisodesExodus Chapter 12: Passover (Part 1)
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The final plague has arrived, but before judgment falls, the Exodus narrative suddenly slows down. God gives Israel a new beginning, establishes a memorial that will be remembered for generations, and provides detailed instructions for a meal that will become one of the most important events in the biblical story. A lamb is chosen, its blood is placed upon the doorway, and Israel is told to eat with sandals on their feet, staffs in their hands, and everything ready to leave.
In Part 1 of our study of the Passover, we explore why God begins by restructuring Israel’s calendar, the significance of the month of Abib and its connection to harvest, and why remembrance becomes such an important part of Israel’s relationship with God. We also examine how the Passover develops over time, the difference between the original meal in Egypt and later Jewish practice, and why those developing traditions become important for understanding the Last Supper, Communion, and the way Jesus uses Passover to reveal His own identity.
We also look closely at the lamb, the household, and the blood placed upon the doorposts. The command makes room for neighbors, the poor, and eventually the sojourner, revealing that God’s provision was never intended to be hoarded by those who already possessed it. From there, we trace the doorway through Scripture—from Jacob’s gate of heaven to Jesus declaring, “I am the door”—and explore the connections between the Passover blood, the wood of the doorway, hyssop, the cross, and God’s declaration that He is executing judgment against the gods of Egypt.
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