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The Passover: A Shadow of Salvation and a Sign of God’s Faithfulness

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Intro

Alright, Muscle Dogg here, and today we’re talkin’ about the Passover—what it really means, where it came from, and why it still matters. A lot of folks hear the word “Passover” and think it’s just an old tradition for Israel—but when you dig into the Word, you’ll see it’s a powerful picture of salvation, freedom, and the blood of the Lamb.

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From Exodus to the cross, the Passover has always pointed to Jesus, our Deliverer. Let’s break it down, straight from the Bible.‍

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1: The First Passover Was About Deliverance

The first Passover happened back in Egypt. God was about to bring His people out of slavery, but He gave them specific instructions before that final plague.

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Exodus 12:5-7, 13 says:

“Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male a year old… Then they shall take some of the blood and put it on the two doorposts and the lintel of the houses… The blood shall be a sign for you… and when I see the blood, I will pass over you.”

That means:

• The lamb’s blood saved the Israelites from death.

• God didn’t look at who was inside—He looked at the blood.

• The Passover was about protection, obedience, and redemption.

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The Israelites weren’t saved because they were perfect—but because they trusted God and followed His Word.

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2: The Passover Points to Jesus, the Lamb of God

The lamb in Exodus wasn’t just about Egypt—it was a shadow of something greater. The Bible says Jesus is the true Passover Lamb.

1 Corinthians 5:7 says:

“For Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed.”

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John the Baptist also said in John 1:29:

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

That means:

• Just like the lamb had to be spotless, Jesus was sinless.

• His blood was shed so death would pass over us.

• The cross fulfilled the meaning of Passover—deliverance from sin.

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We’re saved today the same way they were back then—by the blood.

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3: The Passover Is a Call to Remember and Celebrate Redemption

Even after leaving Egypt, God told His people to remember the Passover every year. Not just as tradition—but as a reminder of freedom.

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Exodus 12:14 says:

“This day shall be for you a memorial day, and you shall keep it as a feast to the Lord throughout your generations.”

That means:

• God wants us to remember where He brought us from.

• Every time they celebrated Passover, it reminded them of His power and mercy.

• For us today, it’s a reminder that Jesus is the One who sets us free.

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Jesus Himself kept the Passover with His disciples—the Last Supper was a Passover meal. And at that table, He introduced the New Covenant in His blood.

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Conclusion

The Passover isn’t just an Old Testament story—it’s a foundation of our faith. It points directly to Jesus, the Lamb who takes away our sin. Just like God passed over the homes marked with blood, He passes over our judgment when we’re covered by the blood of Christ.

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So, let me ask you: Are you under the blood? Are you remembering the price that was paid for your freedom?

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Call to Action (CTA)

Take time this week to read Exodus 12 and reflect on what Jesus has done for you. Whether you celebrate Passover or not, never forget— your salvation came at the cost of the Lamb.

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What to Hold Onto

The blood of the Lamb still saves.

The same God who delivered Israel out of bondage has delivered you from sin through Jesus.

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Trust in that sacrifice. Remember the Lamb. And walk in freedom, ‘cause you’ve been passed over and set apart.

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