Day 9
Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13,21-28; 13:1,2
Symbol: Lamb
"The blood shall be a sign for you, on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague will befall you to destroy you, when I strike the land of Egypt. This day shall be for you a memorial day, and you shall keep it as a feast to the Lord; throughout your generations, as a statue forever, you shall keep it as a feast." Exodus 12:13,14
John the Baptist prophesied about Jesus, that He was the "Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." (John 1:36) Jesus was to be our Passover Lamb. He would be sacrificed that His blood might cover us, cleanse us, that at Judgment Day His blood might vouch for us. As the Israelites celebrated the Passover year after year in remembrance of God saving them from judgment (death of the first born) as well as from the bondage of Egypt, they also awaited the coming of the Lamb who would save them from judgment of their sins and the bondage of their sins. (1 John 1:7)
Discussion Questions
- Compare and contrast
12:5 - Lamb without blemish, a male (1 Peter 1:18,l9)
12:7 - The blood of the lamb to save the household (1 Peter 1:18,19)
12:46b - No bones to be broken (John 19:33-36)
12:10 - Nothing shall remain of it in the morning (John 20:1-8)
- Read and comment on 1 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 9:14
