Thea's Test

The Lamb Who Saves: Understanding Jesus as Our Passover

Bible Passage: Exodus 12:1-30, John 1:29, 1 Corinthians 5:7

1. Provision Through the Passover

Exodus 12:1-13

You could explore how the Passover lamb in Exodus was a foreshadowing of Jesus, the ultimate Passover Lamb. The blood of the lamb protected the Israelites, just as Jesus' sacrifice saves us from sin and death. God's redemption through the lamb connects directly to Christ's sacrificial death and emphasizes His role in our deliverance. Teach that just as the Israelites placed their faith in God's provision through the lamb, we are called to place our faith in Jesus for salvation, thus finding hope in our struggles.

2. Perpetual Remembrance of Redemption

Exodus 12:14-30

Perhaps focus on the enduring significance of the Passover, as commanded in Exodus. This observance served as a perpetual reminder of God's deliverance, and in Christ, we find our eternal remembrance through the Lord's Supper. Emphasize that Christ's sacrifice warrants continual reflection and gratitude. Encourage believers to remember Jesus' sacrifice in their daily walk, finding strength in His victory over sin. This remembrance fosters unity and assurance in Christ's completed work.

3. Proclamation of the Lamb

John 1:29

You could highlight John the Baptist's proclamation of Jesus as the "Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world." This identifies Jesus as the fulfillment of the Passover lamb's role. His sacrificial death has universal and eternal significance, offering a solution to humanity's deepest struggles—sin and separation from God. Teach that embracing Jesus as the Lamb transforms our identity and offers peace and reconciliation with God.

4. Purification through Christ's Sacrifice

1 Corinthians 5:7

Maybe discuss how Paul calls Christ our Passover Lamb who has been sacrificed. This teaches Christians the importance of purity and sincere faith as a response to Christ's sacrifice. You can connect the act of removing leaven, symbolizing sin, with living consecrated lives. Encourage believers struggling with sin to find cleansing and newness in Christ’s sacrifice and to reflect His purity in their lives.