Exodus 12 & 13 LPBC 7th Oct 2018
Exodus – the context for 10th plague and the Passover Chapter 4 21 The Lord said to Moses, “When you return to Egypt, see that you perform before Pharaoh all the wonders I have given you the power to do. But I will harden his heart so that he will not let the people go. 22 Then say to Pharaoh, ‘This is what the Lord says: Israel is my firstborn son, 23 and I told you, “Let my son go, so he may worship me.” But you refused to let him go; so I will kill your firstborn son.’” Chapter 6 6 “Therefore, say to the Israelites: ‘I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. 7 I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. 8 And I will bring you to the land I swore with uplifted hand to give to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the Lord.’”
Pivotal moments, turning points and seeing ahead
A turning point, a pivotal moment…. God’s people could not leave Egypt (slavery) before God set them free (Passover) God’s people could not stay in Egypt (slavery) after God set them free (Passover)
4 unique things about plague no. 10 & the Passover Length of introduction in chapter 11 – see also Isaiah 43 v 9 It’s success was announced beforehand Israelites had to commit and take step of obedience God only. No human intervention
The compassion & care God has for His people The Lord enters Egypt “I will bring judgement” Exodus 12 v 12 Who can stand? “When I see the blood, I will pass over you” Exodus 12 v 13 “He will not permit the Destroyer to enter your house” Exodus 12 v 23 Food, possessions, safe passage Exodus 12 v 4,8, 35, 36 and 42 “The Lord watched over them that night” Enabled them to stand Exodus 12 v 11
Passover, cross, second coming God judges God provides A lamb slain, blood shed God present with and visible to His people A memorial meal instigated God takes His people to Himself Instructed to worship Cross God draws all people to Himself through Jesus Transformed to worship Second coming A lamb slain, blood remembered A feast to celebrate God rests forever with His people Delighted to worship
A turning point, a pivotal moment…. God’s people could not leave Egypt (slavery) before God set them free (Passover) God’s people could not stay in Egypt (slavery) after God set them free (Passover)