PASS OVER

Nou genyen isit la yon nouvo evènman, yon nouvo pwen depa—

yon nouvo epòk, e poutèt sa, yon nouvo epòk.

Evènman sa a se te yon emansipasyon, yon redanmsyon, yon egzòd.

Te gen syèk dèyè yo nan ekzil ak esklavaj; nan eksperyans sa a ki te tèlman karakteristik pèp Izrayèl la,

yon rete ki pa t 'yon natiralizasyon,

yon rete nan mitan, san yo pa vin fè pati, yon lòt nasyon; etranjman poutèt sa, izolasyon, solitid, menm nan vil ki gen anpil moun, ak nan mitan foul moun ki te anpil.

Kounye a, tout bagay sa yo dèyè yo.

Yo pral kite kay ki pa gen kay la. Ejip dèyè, Sinayi devan, Kanaran pi lwen; sa a se egzakteman deskripsyon pozisyon pèp Izrayèl la lè pawòl tèks la te pale. Redanmsyon se te pwen depa nouvo a; depi lè sa a tout sa ki swiv ap pran yon nouvo karaktè, yon nouvo lavi.

I. L'idée d'un nouveau départ est naturellement attrayante pour nous tous.

Nous sommes fatigués, nous sommes las, nous sommes insatisfaits, et à juste titre, du temps passé de nos vies.

Nous aspirons à un don d'amnistie et d'oubli.

II. Il y a des sens dans lesquels cela est impossible. La continuité de la vie ne peut être rompue. Il y a une continuité, une unité, une identité, que seule l'annihilation pourrait détruire.

Big Idea: God's grace allows us to pass from death into life, transforming our lives and granting us freedom from sin through Jesus Christ.

III. « Le commencement des mois » est ainsi établi par un exode.

La rédemption est le fondement de la nouvelle vie. S'il y a en nous un véritable désir de changement.

nous devons ancrer fermement nos pas dans la rédemption.

IV. Lorsque nous sortons d'Égypte.

nous devons nous souvenir qu'il y a encore le Sinaï devant nous, avec ses tonnerres et ses voix.

Nous devons être instruits et disciplinés par des processus non joyeux mais pénibles.

Ces processus ne peuvent être précipités, ils doivent prendre du temps.

Ici, nous devons nous attendre à tout ce qui est changeant, agité et sans repos, à l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur. Mais Celui qui a promis accomplira. Celui qui a racheté sauvera. Celui qui a pris en charge mènera aussi à bien.

gwo zak lafwa,

Se te yon gwo zak lafwa, lè sa a, pou Moyiz te bay lòd pou fèt Pak la, epi pou Izrayèl te aksepte epi obeyi enstriksyon l yo (12:21).

Men, biblikman, pa t gen anyen espesyal nan sa yo te fè a,.

paske se sa 'lafwa' ye—se pa yon kwasans nan fènwa, men yon kwasans nan limyè.

Te gen anpil fènwa, tout mizè esklavaj la te pwodwi ki te vin pi byen etabli,

men nan fènwa a te klere reyon pwouve pawòl Senyè a—e se sa ki pwen esansyèl la.

La foi est une action fondée sur des preuves, animée par la conviction.

La preuve était la fiabilité démontrée dans la parole du Seigneur, vérifiée au cours des neuf actes,

et la conviction qui en résultait était de s'accrocher fermement à cette fiabilité et de croire que le Seigneur était capable de faire ce qu'il avait dit,

que ses promesses tiendraient. L'essence de la foi est la confiance qui obéit, et c'est là le point auquel Israël est parvenu dans Exode 12. Connaissant sans équivoque la grandeur du pouvoir de l'ennemi, tout en étant également conscient de leur propre faiblesse et impuissance, ils étaient pourtant prêts à tout miser sur une obéissance pure et simple au commandement et à la promesse de Dieu.

Lafwa se aksyon ki baze sou prèv, ki pouse pa konviksyon.

Prèv la se te fidelite pawòl Senyè a ki te demontre, verifye pandan nèf aksyon yo,

epi konviksyon ki te lakòz la se te kenbe fèm nan fidelite sa a epi kwè Senyè a te kapab fè sa li te di li t ap fè, ke pwomès li yo t ap kenbe. Sans lafwa se konfyans ki obeyi, e se sa Izrayèl te rive nan Egzòd 12. Yo te konnen san mank ki jan pouvwa ènmi an te gran, yo te konnen tou feblès ak dekourajman pa yo, men yo te pare pou yo mete tout bagay sou obeyisans senp kòmandman ak pwomès Bondye a.

The Passover lamb served as a protective marker—

its blood applied to doorposts signaled to God to shield Israelite households from the plague of death that would strike Egypt.

(Exod 12:13, 21–23) Rather than functioning as a punishment-bearing sacrifice, the lamb operated as a “sign” that distinguished God’s people from those rejecting him.

The lamb’s purpose

The lamb’s purpose emerged within the context of God’s judgment against Egypt and its gods,

with the blood on the doorposts ensuring that while Egyptian firstborn sons died, Israelite families were spared.

God explicitly intended this ritual to create separation between Israel and Egypt.

those offering the sacrifice identified themselves as the Lord’s people and received deliverance from the coming judgment.1

The Hebrew verb pasach

The Hebrew verb pasach (typically translated “pass over”) actually means “to protect” or “to spare,”

as evidenced by parallel usage in Isaiah 31:5 and Greek translations using words conveying protection and preservation.

The blood functioned as “a signal to the Lord: ‘Protect this house’”—the Lord sought to protect Israel, not punish them.

The first Passover initiated an annual commemoration of God’s gracious deliverance from Egypt.

2 The lamb became a substitute for Israel itself—those refusing to participate would be treated as enemies aligned with Pharaoh rather than with God.1 This substitutionary dimension, combined with the lamb’s role as a protective sign, established theological foundations that later Christian interpretation would connect to Christ’s redemptive work.

The Pass Over: From Death to Life

Summary: The theme of 'Pass Over' emphasizes God's mercy and deliverance, highlighting the significance of moving from death to life through faith in Christ.

Application: This message encourages Christians to reflect on their own spiritual journeys, recognizing times when God has passed over their shortcomings and failures, sparking a transformation and drawing them closer to Him.

Teaching: The sermon teaches that the concept of being passed over connects deeply with the redemptive work of Christ, who leads believers from the bondage of sin into spiritual freedom.

How this passage could point to Christ: In the context of Scripture, the 'Pass Over' theme ultimately points to Christ's sacrificial death, which provides atonement for sin, allowing believers to escape the penalty of judgment and receive eternal life.

Big Idea: God's grace allows us to pass from death into life, transforming our lives and granting us freedom from sin through Jesus Christ.

Recommended Study: You may want to explore how the Passover in Exodus foreshadows Christ’s sacrifice in the New Testament. Use Logos to examine the Hebrew and Greek texts for nuances in the language associated with 'pass over' and its implications in salvation history. This could uncover deeper connections between the Old and New Testaments regarding God’s deliverance.

1. Instructions Inspire Obedience

Exodus 12:1-13

You could explain how God's instructions to the Israelites during the first Passover reflect His desire for obedience and faith. The sacrificial lamb symbolizes Jesus, the Lamb of God, whose blood saves us. Highlight how the blood marked the homes, distinguishing them, which parallels the believer's identification with Christ. Encourage reflection on how stepping out in faith, like the Israelites applying lamb's blood, leads to deliverance from spiritual death.

2. Remembrance Reinforces Faith

Exodus 12:14-28

Perhaps delve into the significance of remembrance and celebration through the Passover feast. Draw connections to how Christians today commemorate Christ's sacrifice through Communion. This demonstrates ongoing gratitude and recognition of deliverance. Emphasize that remembrance strengthens faith, reminding us of God's past faithfulness and His promises. Ask the congregation to consider how practicing gratitude for salvation can transform their spiritual lives.

3. Liberation Leads to Freedom

Exodus 12:29-36

Maybe focus on the pivotal moment of liberation when the Israelites were freed from Egypt. Relate this to how Jesus’ death and resurrection liberate us from sin and death. God's timing and sovereignty in deliverance can provide assurance amidst life's challenges. Urge listeners to trust in God’s perfect timing and intervention in their lives, reinforcing the concept that His grace moves us from bondage to freedom.