Simple words and phrases work well for me. Computer tools called Explorer or Finder leave no doubt in my mind as to their purpose, and so I know I can turn to these when I need to locate a particular file. Similarly, the word, "Passover", works well for me too, because it's meaning is clearly evident.
"The blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you live; 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." (Exodus 12:13)
The blood of a pure, firstborn lamb on the doorposts of a house was a sign for the angel of death to pass over it on a fateful night many, many years ago. This image is of utmost importance to every person in every age and location, and we're especially reminded of this at this time of year. The season of remembering the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus from the dead is closely associated with an ancient story and observance called Passover.
The details are all there in Exodus twelve, but they take on even greater significance when we see that this important observance was the backdrop for the suffering of the perfect Lamb of God: "Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching. The chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people." (Luke 22:1-2).
As events unfolded, the blood of the perfect Lamb of God was poured out as the means for "passover". The angel of death, hovering over wicked humanity, is divinely instructed to pass over those covered by the blood of this Lamb - "Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death" (Romans 8:1-2).
Many consider this week to be "holy week", as we remember the suffering of the perfect Lamb of God during the Passover observance. More importantly, these events overarch our lives this week and always. We are those "passed over" by the angel of death because of the blood of the Lamb, and thus we will be privileged to share in the life of the age to come; even as we sample it in our lives today. Judgement and destruction is averted for the people of faith covered by this precious blood. Rejoice this day in your deliverance! And freely share this great truth and hope with all who will freely embrace it as well.
Steve
© Steve Taylor, 2011
"The blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you live; 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." (Exodus 12:13)
The blood of a pure, firstborn lamb on the doorposts of a house was a sign for the angel of death to pass over it on a fateful night many, many years ago. This image is of utmost importance to every person in every age and location, and we're especially reminded of this at this time of year. The season of remembering the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus from the dead is closely associated with an ancient story and observance called Passover.
The details are all there in Exodus twelve, but they take on even greater significance when we see that this important observance was the backdrop for the suffering of the perfect Lamb of God: "Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching. The chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people." (Luke 22:1-2).
As events unfolded, the blood of the perfect Lamb of God was poured out as the means for "passover". The angel of death, hovering over wicked humanity, is divinely instructed to pass over those covered by the blood of this Lamb - "Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death" (Romans 8:1-2).
Many consider this week to be "holy week", as we remember the suffering of the perfect Lamb of God during the Passover observance. More importantly, these events overarch our lives this week and always. We are those "passed over" by the angel of death because of the blood of the Lamb, and thus we will be privileged to share in the life of the age to come; even as we sample it in our lives today. Judgement and destruction is averted for the people of faith covered by this precious blood. Rejoice this day in your deliverance! And freely share this great truth and hope with all who will freely embrace it as well.
Steve
© Steve Taylor, 2011
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