Festivals of the Lord (1 of 7)

Passover reminds us of redemption from sin. It was the time when Jesus Christ (1), the Lamb of God, was offered as an atoning sacrifice (2) for our sins. It is on that basis alone that God (3) can justify the ungodly sinner. Just as the blood of a lamb sprinkled on the doorpost of Jewish homes caused the Spirit of the Lord (4) to pass over those homes during the last plague (5) on Egypt (6) (Exodus 12), so those covered by the blood of the Lamb will escape the spiritual death and judgment God will visit upon all who reject Him.

Of all the Jewish festivals (7), Passover is of the greatest importance because the Lord's Supper (8) was a Passover meal (Matthew 26:17–27). In passing the elements and telling the Disciples (9) to eat of His body, Jesus was presenting Himself as the ultimate Passover Lamb.

Narrative Source: https://www.gotquestions.org/Jewish-festivals.html

BIBLE REFERENCES:

OT Exodus 12:1-14; Leviticus 23:5; Numbers 9:1-14, 28:16; Deuteronomy 16:1-7.

NT Matthew 26:17; Mark 14:12-26; John 2:13, 11:55; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8; Hebrews 11:28.

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  (1) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/jesus-christ

  (2) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/crucifixion-of-christ

  (3) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/god-of-the-bible

  (4) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/the-holy-spirit

  (5) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/ten-plagues-of-egypt

  (6) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/egypt

  (7) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/festivals-of-the-lord

  (8) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/the-last-supper

  (9) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/twelve-apostles

(10) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/bible-studies

(11) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/christian-education

(12) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/discipleship