1. Exodus 12 & 13
LPBC
7th Oct 2018

2. 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.’”

3. Pivotal moments, turning points and seeing ahead

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)