Observations

• God gave instructions for the Passover (12:1-13) and the Festival of Unleavened Bread (12:14-20), which Moses communicated to the leaders (12:21-23).
• While God made provisions for the poor to be included (12:4), He gave no exceptions in dealing with sin (12:12).
• A perfect substitute must be sacrificed in the place of imperfect people (12:5-6).
• Saving belief in the sacrifice would guarantee that the blood would be applied (12:7).
• The unleavened bread reminded them always to be ready to follow God, and the bitter herbs reminded them of their sweet rescue (12:8-11).

Applications

• The Passover lamb foreshadowed Jesus’ sacrifice.
  • Unblemished Lamb (Ex. 12:5; 1 Pet. 1:19)
  • Unbroken Bones (Ex. 12:46; John 19:33)
  • Consumed Sacrifice (Ex. 12:10; John 6:53)
  • Applied Blood (Ex. 12:22; Rom. 5:9)
• No matter what you’ve done or from where you’ve come, Christ offers a new start.
• If Christ has defeated your greatest enemies, then why are you still living in bondage?
• Jesus’ saving blood was shed, but you still must apply it over your life.
• God passed over what you deserve because Christ was willing to take your place.
• Have you ever placed your faith in Jesus as your substitute?