1. Exodus 11-13 The Blood of the Lamb

2. Exodus Yahweh has been rocking Egypt with plagues Demonstrating his superiority and giving a witness to anyone who will listen Pharaoh says no for the final time Exodus 10:28-29 Then Pharaoh said to him, “Get away from me!

3. Exodus Yahweh has been rocking Egypt with plagues Demonstrating his superiority and giving a witness to anyone who will listen Pharaoh says no for the final time Exodus 10:28-29 Beware, do not see my face again, for in the day you see my face you shall die!”

4. Exodus Yahweh has been rocking Egypt with plagues Demonstrating his superiority and giving a witness to anyone who will listen Pharaoh says no for the final time Exodus 10:28-29 Moses said, “You are right; I shall never see your face again!”

5. Exodus 11 1 Yahweh had said to Moses, “I will strike Pharaoh and the land of Egypt with one more blow. After that, Pharaoh will let you leave this country. In fact, he will be so eager to get rid of you that he will force you all to leave.

6. Exodus 11 2 Tell all the Israelite men and women to ask their Egyptian neighbors for articles of silver and gold.”

7. Exodus 11 3 (Now Yahweh had caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the people of Israel. And Moses was considered a very great man in the land of Egypt, respected by Pharaoh’s officials and the Egyptian people alike.)

8. Exodus 11 4 Moses announced to Pharaoh, “This is what Yahweh says: About midnight I will pass through the heart of Egypt.

9. Exodus 11 5 All the firstborn will die in every family in Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sits on his throne, to the firstborn of his lowliest servant girl who grinds the flour. Even the firstborn of all the livestock will die.

10. Exodus 11 5 All the firstborn will die in every family in Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sits on his throne, to the firstborn of his lowliest servant girl who grinds the flour. Even the firstborn of all the livestock will die. Why the whole nation? -Pharaoh wasn’t the only guilty one -The Egyptians could have defected at any time. Many had. -God will give them a way out

11. Exodus 11 5 All the firstborn will die in every family in Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sits on his throne, to the firstborn of his lowliest servant girl who grinds the flour. Even the firstborn of all the livestock will die. Why death? -Death is inevitable -Length of life is in God’s hands -Shortened length isn’t the worst thing that can happen to you -Age of accountability

12. Exodus 11 5 All the firstborn will die in every family in Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sits on his throne, to the firstborn of his lowliest servant girl who grinds the flour. Even the firstborn of all the livestock will die. Why death? -One day God would give his only son

13. Exodus 11 6 Then a loud wail will rise throughout the land of Egypt, a wail like no one has heard before or will ever hear again. 7 But among the Israelites it will be so peaceful that not even a dog will bark. Then you will know that Yahweh makes a distinction between the Egyptians and the Israelites.

14. Exodus 11 8 All the officials of Egypt will run to me and fall to the ground before me. ‘Please leave!’ they will beg. ‘Hurry! And take all your followers with you.’ Only then will I go!” Then, burning with anger, Moses left Pharaoh.

15. Exodus 11 9 Now Yahweh had told Moses earlier, “Pharaoh will not listen to you, but then I will do even more mighty miracles in the land of Egypt.” 10 Moses and Aaron performed these miracles in Pharaoh’s presence, but Yahweh hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he wouldn’t let the Israelites leave the country.

16. Exodus 12 1 While the Israelites were still in the land of Egypt, Yahweh gave the following instructions to Moses and Aaron:

17. Exodus 12 1 While the Israelites were still in the land of Egypt, Yahweh gave the following instructions to Moses and Aaron: Instructions for the “Passover” Focal point = the “Passover Lamb”

18. Exodus 12 1 While the Israelites were still in the land of Egypt, Yahweh gave the following instructions to Moses and Aaron: Significant parallels with Jesus 1 Cor. 5:7 – For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

19. Exodus 12 2 “From now on, this month will be the first month of the year for you. 3 Announce to the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each family must choose a lamb or a young goat for a sacrifice, one animal for each household. The Choice of the Lamb

20. Exodus 12 4 If a family is too small to eat a whole animal, let them share with another family in the neighborhood. Divide the animal according to the size of each family and how much they can eat. The Choice of the Lamb

21. Exodus 12 5 The animal you select must be a one-year-old male, either a sheep or a goat, with no defects. Ex 12:46 b – Do not break any of the bones. The Choice of the Lamb

22. Exodus 12 5 The animal you select must be a one-year-old male, either a sheep or a goat, with no defects. Ex 12:46 b – Do not break any of the bones. The Choice of the Lamb John 19 32 The soldiers therefore came and broke the legs of the first man who had been crucified with Jesus, and then those of the other.

23. Exodus 12 5 The animal you select must be a one-year-old male, either a sheep or a goat, with no defects. Ex 12:46 b – Do not break any of the bones. The Choice of the Lamb John 19 33 But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.

24. Exodus 12 5 The animal you select must be a one-year-old male, either a sheep or a goat, with no defects. Ex 12:46 b – Do not break any of the bones. The Choice of the Lamb John 19 36 These things happened so that the scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken”

25. Exodus 12 5 The animal you select must be a one-year-old male, either a sheep or a goat, with no defects. Ex 12:46 b – Do not break any of the bones. The Choice of the Lamb Isa 53 7 He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter.

26. Exodus 12 5 The animal you select must be a one-year-old male, either a sheep or a goat, with no defects. Ex 12:46 b – Do not break any of the bones. The Choice of the Lamb Isa 53 9 He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.

27. Exodus 12 6 Take special care of this chosen animal until the evening of the fourteenth day of this first month. Then the whole assembly of the community of Israel must slaughter their lamb or young goat at twilight. The Choice of the Lamb

28. Exodus 12 6 Take special care of this chosen animal until the evening of the fourteenth day of this first month. Then the whole assembly of the community of Israel must slaughter their lamb or young goat at twilight. The Choice of the Lamb

29. Exodus 12 6 Take special care of this chosen animal until the evening of the fourteenth day of this first month. Then the whole assembly of the community of Israel must slaughter their lamb or young goat at twilight. The Choice of the Lamb This began around 3 pm and lasted until 5 pm (Josephus, quoted in Hoehner) Matt 27:46 – At about three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice…

30. Exodus 12 7 They are to take some of the blood and smear it on the sides and top of the doorframes of the houses where they eat the animal. The Blood of the Lamb Blood symbolized life and death

31. Exodus 12 7 They are to take some of the blood and smear it on the sides and top of the doorframes of the houses where they eat the animal. The Blood of the Lamb Blood symbolized life and death Lev 17:11 For the life of the body is in its blood. I have given you the blood on the altar to purify you, making you right with Yahweh.

32. Exodus 12 7 They are to take some of the blood and smear it on the sides and top of the doorframes of the houses where they eat the animal. The Blood of the Lamb Blood symbolized life and death Lev 17:11 It is the blood, given in exchange for a life, that makes purification possible.

33. Exodus 12 7 They are to take some of the blood and smear it on the sides and top of the doorframes of the houses where they eat the animal. The Blood of the Lamb Blood symbolized life and death Also forcing them to take action

34. Exodus 12 8 That same night they must roast the meat over a fire and eat it along with bitter salad greens and bread made without yeast. The Meal of the Lamb

35. Exodus 12 8 That same night they must roast the meat over a fire and eat it along with bitter salad greens and bread made without yeast. The Meal of the Lamb Faster and cleaner than any other method

36. Exodus 12 8 That same night they must roast the meat over a fire and eat it along with bitter salad greens and bread made without yeast. The Meal of the Lamb Bitter herbs could be found and prepped quickly Also a reminder of their bitter slavery

37. Exodus 12 8 That same night they must roast the meat over a fire and eat it along with bitter salad greens and bread made without yeast. The Meal of the Lamb Cut prep time from several hours down to a few minutes Yeast came to symbolize sin

38. Exodus 12 8 That same night they must roast the meat over a fire and eat it along with bitter salad greens and bread made without yeast. The Meal of the Lamb Cut prep time from several hours down to a few minutes Yeast came to symbolize sin 1 Cor. 5:8 Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old yeast, the yeast of malice and wickedness, but with bread without yeast, the bread of sincerity and truth.

39. Exodus 12 9 Do not eat any of the meat raw or boiled in water. The whole animal— including the head, legs, and internal organs—must be roasted over a fire. The Meal of the Lamb

40. Exodus 12 10 Do not leave any of it until the next morning. Burn whatever is not eaten before morning. The Meal of the Lamb

41. Exodus 12 11 These are your instructions for eating this meal: Be fully dressed, wear your sandals, and carry your walking stick in your hand. Eat the meal with urgency, for this is Yahweh’s Passover. The Meal of the Lamb

42. Exodus 12 12 On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn son and firstborn male animal in the land of Egypt. I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt, for I am Yahweh! The Protection of the Lamb

43. Exodus 12 13 But the blood on your doorposts will serve as a sign, marking the houses where you are staying. When I see the blood, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt. The Protection of the Lamb

44. Exodus 12 13 But the blood on your doorposts will serve as a sign, marking the houses where you are staying. When I see the blood, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt. The Protection of the Lamb The lamb served as their substitute Nothing will protect you other than the blood of the lamb 1 Pet 1 18 For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver.

45. Exodus 12 13 But the blood on your doorposts will serve as a sign, marking the houses where you are staying. When I see the blood, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt. The Protection of the Lamb The lamb served as their substitute Nothing will protect you other than the blood of the lamb 1 Pet 1 19 It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God.

46. Exodus 12 13 But the blood on your doorposts will serve as a sign, marking the houses where you are staying. When I see the blood, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt. The Protection of the Lamb The lamb served as their substitute Nothing will protect you other than the blood of the lamb 1 Pet 1 20 God chose him as your ransom long before the world began, but he has now revealed him to you in these last days.

47. Exodus 12 13 But the blood on your doorposts will serve as a sign, marking the houses where you are staying. When I see the blood, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt. The Protection of the Lamb The lamb served as their substitute Nothing can be added to the blood of the lamb Heb 10:10 – For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time.

48. Exodus 12 13 But the blood on your doorposts will serve as a sign, marking the houses where you are staying. When I see the blood, and that you are really good, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt. The Protection of the Lamb The lamb served as their substitute Nothing can be added to the blood of the lamb Heb 10:10 – For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time.

49. Exodus 12 13 But the blood on your doorposts will serve as a sign, marking the houses where you are staying. When I see the blood, and that you are really sincere, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt. The Protection of the Lamb The lamb served as their substitute Nothing can be added to the blood of the lamb Heb 10:10 – For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time.

50. Exodus 12 13 But the blood on your doorposts will serve as a sign, marking the houses where you are staying. When I see the blood, and you feel close to God, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt. The Protection of the Lamb The lamb served as their substitute Nothing can be added to the blood of the lamb Heb 10:10 – For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time.

51. Exodus 12 13 But the blood on your doorposts will serve as a sign, marking the houses where you are staying. When I see the blood, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt. The Protection of the Lamb The lamb served as their substitute Nothing can be added to the blood of the lamb Heb 10:10 – For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time.

52. Exodus 12 13 But the blood on your doorposts will serve as a sign, marking the houses where you are staying. When I see the blood, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt. The Protection of the Lamb The lamb served as their substitute When you stand before God, what will he find on your door? Heb 10:10 – For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time.

53. Exodus 12 14 This is a day to remember. Each year, from generation to generation, you must celebrate it as a special festival to Yahweh. This is a law for all time. The Memorial of the Lamb

54. Exodus 12 14 This is a day to remember. Each year, from generation to generation, you must celebrate it as a special festival to Yahweh. This is a law for all time. The Memorial of the Lamb Luke 22:19 – He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me.”

55. Exodus 12 15 For seven days the bread you eat must be made without yeast. On the first day of the festival, remove every trace of yeast from your homes. Anyone who eats bread made with yeast during the seven days of the festival will be cut off from the community of Israel. The Memorial of the Lamb

56. Exodus 12 16 On the first day of the festival and again on the seventh day, all the people must observe an official day for holy assembly. No work of any kind may be done on these days except in the preparation of food. The Memorial of the Lamb

57. Exodus 12 17 Celebrate this Festival of Unleavened Bread, for it will remind you that I brought your forces out of the land of Egypt on this very day. This festival will be a permanent law for you; celebrate this day from generation to generation. The Memorial of the Lamb

58. Exodus 12 18 The bread you eat must be made without yeast from the evening of the fourteenth day of the first month until the evening of the twenty-first day of that month. The Memorial of the Lamb

59. Exodus 12 19 During those seven days, there must be no trace of yeast in your homes. Anyone who eats anything made with yeast during this week will be cut off from the community of Israel. These regulations apply both to the foreigners living among you and to the native-born Israelites. The Memorial of the Lamb

60. Exodus 12 20 During those days you must not eat anything made with yeast. Wherever you live, eat only bread made without yeast.” The Memorial of the Lamb

61. Exodus 12 21 Then Moses called all the elders of Israel together and said to them…

62. Exodus 12 25 When you enter the land Yahweh has promised to give you, you will continue to observe this ceremony. 26 Then your children will ask, ‘What does this ceremony mean?’

63. Exodus 12 27 And you will reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to Yahweh, for he passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt. And though he struck the Egyptians, he spared our families.’ ” Ex 13:8 – You must explain to your children, ‘I am celebrating what Yahweh did for me when I left Egypt.’

64. Exodus 12 27 And you will reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to Yahweh, for he passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt. And though he struck the Egyptians, he spared our families.’ ” When Moses had finished speaking, all the people bowed down to the ground and worshiped.

65. Exodus 12 28 So the people of Israel did just as Yahweh had commanded through Moses and Aaron.

66. Exodus 12 29 And that night at midnight, Yahweh struck down all the firstborn sons in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn son of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn son of the prisoner in the dungeon. Even the firstborn of their livestock were killed.

67. Exodus 12 29 And that night at midnight, Yahweh struck down all the firstborn sons in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn son of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn son of the prisoner in the dungeon. Even the firstborn of their livestock were killed.

68. Exodus 12 30 Pharaoh and all his officials and all the people of Egypt woke up during the night, and loud wailing was heard throughout the land of Egypt. There was not a single house where someone had not died.

69. Exodus 12 31 Pharaoh sent for Moses and Aaron during the night. “Get out!” he ordered. “Leave my people—and take the rest of the Israelites with you! Go and worship Yahweh as you have requested. 32 Take your flocks and herds, as you said, and be gone. Go, but bless me as you leave.”

70. Exodus 12 33 All the Egyptians urged the people of Israel to get out of the land as quickly as possible, for they thought, “We will all die!” 34 The Israelites took their bread dough before yeast was added. They wrapped their kneading boards in their cloaks and carried them on their shoulders.

71. Exodus 12 35 And the people of Israel did as Moses had instructed; they asked the Egyptians for clothing and articles of silver and gold. 36 Yahweh caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave the Israelites whatever they asked for. So they stripped the Egyptians of their wealth!

72. Exodus 12 38 A multitude of non-Israelites went with them, along with great flocks and herds of livestock.

73. Exodus 12 40 The people of Israel had lived in Egypt for 430 years. 41 In fact, it was on the last day of the 430th year that all Yahweh’s forces left the land.

74. Exodus 12 42 On this night Yahweh kept his promise to bring his people out of the land of Egypt. So this night belongs to him, and it must be commemorated every year by all the Israelites, from generation to generation.

75. Final Observations Passover had two aspects: 1. The Final Night In Egypt 2. Out of Egypt

76. Final Observations Passover had two aspects: 1. The Final Night In Egypt 2. Out of Egypt Rev 7:13-17 Then one of the twenty-four elders asked me, “Who are these who are clothed in white? Where did they come from?” And I said to him, “Sir, you are the one who knows.” Then he said to me… “They have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb and made them white. That is why they stand in front of God’s throne and serve him day and night in his Temple.

77. Final Observations Passover had two aspects: 1. The Final Night In Egypt 2. Out of Egypt Rev 7:13-17 And he who sits on the throne will give them shelter. They will never again be hungry or thirsty; they will never be scorched by the heat of the sun. For the Lamb on the throne will be their Shepherd. He will lead them to springs of life-giving water. And God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”

78. Questions? Comments? Experiences? Exodus 11-13