Chapters 11 and 12 of Exodus are arguably some of the most important chapters in the Old Testament because of the Passover. Their importance is not because of an isolated event of redemption for people who lived thousands of years ago, but because it was a shadow of redemption that would be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The LORD is about to unleash the greatest plague on Egypt, which will have requirements for both Israel and Egypt.
Exodus 11:1-7
4 Requirements for Redemption and Deliverance:
Exodus 12:3-13
- God required a
- God required a
- God required a
- God required a
- “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sin.” – Ephesians. 1:7
- “And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he and all his servants and all the Egyptians. And there was a great cry in Egypt, for there was not a house where someone was not dead.” – Exodus 12:30
- “You shall observe this rite as a statute for you and for your sons forever. And when you come to the land that the LORD will give you, as he has promised, you shall keep this service.” – Exodus 12:24-25
Elements of the Passover Celebration:
- bread (Matzah): “They shall eat the flesh that night, roasted on the fire; with unleavened bread.” – Exodus 12:8a
- herbs (Maror). “…and bitter herbs they shall eat it. Exodus 12:8b
- : from Exodus chapter 6:6-7.a.
- The Cup of . “I will be your God” – Exodus. 6:7
- The Cup of “I will deliver you from slavery” – Exodus. 6:6
- The Cup of . “I will redeem you with an outstretched arm” – Exodus. 6:6
- The Cup of . “I will take you to be my people” – Exodus. 6:6
- The Cup of or .
“…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” – Romans 3:23-24
How Shall We Respond?
- to Jesus.
- “A mixed multitude also went up with them… ” – Exodus 12:38
- Jesus.
- “And the people bowed their heads and worshiped.” – Exodus 12:27
- Jesus.
- “Do this in remembrance of me.” – I Corinthians. 11:24, 25