2. Thus says the LORD: "Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk in it.' (Jer. 6:16)

3. “Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. “ (1Cor. 10:11) “For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” (Rom. 15:4) “Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.” (1Cor. 5:7)

4.  Brought about because of existing problem.  Israel enslaved in Egypt- Exodus 1:7-13  Previous 9 plagues have not secured release.  Egyptian bondage will end with 10 th plague.  A Remedy Offered.  God was not going to punish Israel with Egypt.  God offered a means of escape- Exodus 12:21-23

5.  The Blood Supplied.  God demands the blood; animal must be killed.  God provided for the animal- Exodus 9:6,7

6.  The Blood Applied.  Who was affected by the blood? ▪ Those within the house.  How was the blood applied? ▪ With hyssop, to the doorposts and the lintel.  What was to be done alongside? ▪ Roast the animal; eat, along with other food, prepared to go.  When was the blood to be applied? ▪ Before the Lord passed through (Exodus 12:6-12).

7.  An Existing Problem.  Sin ▪ Isaiah 59:1,2 ▪ Romans 3:10,23 ▪ James 1:15  A Remedy Offered.  Offer of pardon from sin ▪ 1 Peter 1:18-20 ▪ John 3:14-17 ▪ Hebrews 9:22,23

8.  The Blood Supplied.  Jesus death on the cross. ▪ Matthew 26:28 ▪ John 10:15  All men have access to Christ’s blood. ▪ Matthew 11:28 ▪ John 3:16 ▪ 1 Timothy 1:15

9.  The Blood Applied.  God has done all He will; we must now act.  Who is affected by the blood? ▪ Those who apply it. ▪ Rev. 1:5; 7:14  How is the blood applied? ▪ With humility (hyssop). ▪ James 4:7-10

10.  The Blood Applied.  How do we apply the blood? ▪ Hebrews 9:22 tells us remission of sin is in the blood. ▪ Revelation 1:5 tells us remission of sin is through washing in Jesus’ blood. ▪ Acts 22:16 tells us that we wash away our sins in the waters of baptism, which represent the blood of Christ.  When is the blood to be applied? ▪ When I realize I’m a sinner- Romans 6:23 ▪ Before I die- Luke 16:26