January 25, Exodus 12:1 - 13:16

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2. Exodus 12:21-28

   Amplified Bible (AMP)
   ^"21 Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said to them, Go forth, select and take a lamb according to your families and kill the Passover [lamb].

   ²² And you shall take a bunch of hyssop, dip it in the blood in the basin, and touch the lintel above the door and the two side posts with the blood; and none of you shall go out of his house until morning.

   ²³ For the Lord will pass through to slay the Egyptians; and when He sees the blood upon the lintel and the two side posts, the Lord will pass over the door and will not allow the destroyer to come into your houses to slay you.

   ²⁴ You shall observe this rite for an ordinance to you and to your sons forever.

   ²⁵ When you come to the land which the Lord will give you, as He has promised, you shall keep this service.

   ²⁶ When your children shall say to you, What do you mean by this service?

   ²⁷ You shall say, It is the sacrifice of the Lord’s Passover, for He passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He slew the Egyptians but spared our houses. And the people bowed their heads and worshiped.

   ²⁸ The Israelites went and, as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron, so they did."

   "There was only one Passover. The Passover Feast has always been one of the primary elements of Jewish religious tradition and is their way of remembering the 'pass over' by the Lord, sparing the people of a visit by 'the destroyer' (v. 23). By celebrating it, Jews remember one of the key elements of their history. It points to their national identity and to their deliverance as a community of faith. One could say that it was a defining moment of their faith. For the Christian, the event clearly foreshadows the Cross of Christ. He is our Passover Lamb who delivers us from death by taking it all on Himself." KJV Commentary Bible, p 103

“How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself… Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.” Luke 24:25-27; 44-45 KJV

I remember as a child singing, many times, this hymn written by John G. Foote.

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2. "Christ our Redeemer died on the cross, Died for the sinner, paid all his due;
   All who receive Him need never fear, Yes, He will pass, will pass over you.
   • Refrain:
     When I see the blood, when I see the blood,
     When I see the blood, I will pass, I will pass over you.
3. Chiefest of sinners, Jesus will save; As He has promised, so He will do;
   Oh, sinner, hear Him, trust in His Word, Then He will pass, will pass over you.
4. Judgment is coming, all will be there, Who have rejected, who have refused?
   Oh, sinner, hasten, let Jesus in, Oh, He will pass, will pass over you.
5. O great compassion! O boundless love! Jesus hath power, Jesus is true;
   All who believe are safe from the storm, Oh, He will pass, will pass over you."

How can anyone shuffle through life, feeling hopeless, with their head hanging low? Jesus paid it ALL! When I was 48 years old, I was shuffling through life. Until in my kitchen one Saturday I finally embraced, as a lifestyle, God's boundless love for me. I had heard the beautiful story of Jesus ALL MY LIFE. I finally realized He loved ME!!! He loved me so much that He became the Passover Lamb for ME! 

"For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life." John 3:16 AMP

And all He requires of me is to cling to Him!!! That's easy! He did the hard part so I could do the easy part. Oh how I love Him.

Down from His glory, Ever living story, My God and Savior came,And Jesus was His name

Born in a manger,To His own a stranger,A Man of sorrows, tears and agony

chorus: O how I love Him! How I adore Him! My breath, my sunshine, my all in all!

The great Creator became my Savior, And all God’s fulness dwelleth in Him.

What condescension, Bringing us redemption; That in the dead of night, Not one faint hope in sight,

God, gracious, tender,  Laid aside His splendor, Stooping to woo, to win, to save my soul.

Without reluctance, Flesh and blood His substance He took the form of man, Revealed the hidden plan.O glorious mystery, Sacrifice of Calvary, And now I know Thou art the great “I AM.” William E. Booth-Clibborn

"Thank You Jesus for doing the hard part so I can have the great privilege of doing the easy part. For it IS a privilege an an honor to cling to and trust in You. When the going gets tough, help me encourage myself by remembering Your great sacrifice. Cover me and my household with Your precious blood. I thank You and worship You forever, for You alone are worthy of the praise and the honor. In Your precious name of Jesus, and by Your precious blood I pray this, AMEN."