Exodus 12:1-14 Sunday is once again Communion Sunday. The Passover is analogous of Jesus' sacrificial death. As such we do well to look at its origins as a means of reminder. Some things to consider are:
- (2) It served as a reminder of new life- It was the beginning of their calendar year, they left Egypt for a new life.
- (3,4) sacrifice, the shedding of blood is required for salvation- the blood was necessary for protection.
- (6)the lamb must have specific qualities, and be separated- represents being without sin, holy, pure.
- (7-11) it was made possible by substitution - a life for a life. Eating the lamb reminded them they could not beat the destroyer without the death of another in their place.
- (7,13) it required faith, and obedience- faith because blood doesn't form a physical barrier, there is no logical reason for it to work, obedience because without it there is no second chance.
There is no second chance for salvation. It is only offered to us while we live, and is received by faith. The Lord's supper or communion is not a reminder of Passover, but a reminder of Jesus' giving his life for ours, dying in our place. As the Passover required obedience and faith, so salvation does.
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