Passover

Exodus 12. I apologize for getting this out late today. I am recovering from some unknown allergic reaction and the medicine the doctor gave me causes me to sleep. But we can't let this day go by without commenting on this grand chapter of Exodus.

The night of death has arrived just as God said. But God made provision for the children of Israel. The death angel would "passover" their houses because of the blood. And we know that eternal death will not touch those who have the blood of the Lamb applied over the "doorposts" of their hearts. Jesus is our Passover Lamb (1 Cor.5:6-7; John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:18-19).

Let me first give you the Lamb's Qualifications:

1. It had to be one year old, in the prime of its life. Jesus was crucified in the prime of life at 30 years old.

2. It had to be without blemish. Again see 1 Cor.5:6-7 and 1 Peter 1:18-19.

3. It had to be a lamb. John the Baptist said, "Behold the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). Jesus is referred to as the Lamb of God 28 times in the book of Revelation.

Now let's draw two very important lessons from this section:

1. We are to appropriate Jesus' blood by faith.

We're not saved by admiring Jesus' example, but by APPLYING HIS BLOOD (Exodus 12:13). Note that it says "when I see the blood...."; not "when I see your good works" or "when I see your baptism certificate" or "when I see your church membership". No! It says "when I see the BLOOD on the doorposts of your heart, then I will pass over you." How do you put it there? By faith. We are saved by grace through faith (Eph.2:8-9).

2. When you are born again, the calendar starts all over for your life.

Did you notice that God's redemption started Israel's calendar all over again? (Exodus 12:2). When you are born again, the calendar starts all over for your life. Praise God! Have you applied the shed blood of Christ by faith? Do so today before it's to late. God bless.