Exodus 12:1-14, 31-42

The Exodus

Ex 12:1-14

God created a kingdom, and he is the King, but he made human beings to represent him in that kingdom. Adam and Eve rejected this call, which led to sin and death. But God promised to defeat the Serpent through the seed of the woman, who is also the seed of Abraham. Through Abraham’s family, and specifically Judah’s royal seed, the covenant blessings would come to the world.

Bruno, C., 2015. The Whole Story of the Bible in 16 Verses. Crossway. (use)

The Old Testament is undoubtedly a closely sealed book unless interpreted in the light of the advent and cross of Christ. To the Jews it is still sealed because they refuse to see Christ in it. How inscrutable are its mysteries without His cross and passion but how open its message when he is seen on every page.

Sanders, J.O., 1962. On to maturity. (use)

Standing at the Passover Seder, I see in my mind's eye the Israelites marching out of Egypt, the miracles at the sea, and the pillar of fire leading them through the fearful night. I feel an enormous gratitude to God. For although we cannot know exactly how God has saved our people, we have been saved. Despite unimaginable odds and opposition, the Jewish people have seen nation after nation buried under the debris of history while our nation lives.

Wolpe, D., 2016. Did the Exodus Really Happen? Beliefnet. (use)

Exodus 12:1

The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in Egypt: (use)

Exodus 12:6

Then, on the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, the whole community of Israel will kill the animals. (use)

Exodus 12:7

The people are to take some of the blood and put it on the doorposts and above the doors of the houses in which the animals are to be eaten. (use)

Exodus 12:12

On that night I will go through the land of Egypt, killing every firstborn male, both human and animal, and punishing all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. (use)

Exodus 12:13

The blood on the doorposts will be a sign to mark the houses in which you live. When I see the blood, I will pass over you and will not harm you when I punish the Egyptians. (use)

Their safety and deliverance were not a reward of their own righteousness, but the gift of mercy.

Henry, M., 1896. Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible. (use)

Exodus 12:41

On the day the 430 years ended, all the tribes of the LORD 's people left Egypt. (use)

It is the story of two very different nations coming into close contact with the one living and true God. For one of those nations, that encounter becomes a shattering experience—Pharaoh’s crowned head is bowed low, Egypt’s gods are defeated, and the nation experiences the wrath of God Almighty. For the other nation, though—for Israel—this encounter with God becomes an exhilarating experience of deep love from—and dramatic rescue by—a God of unimaginable power.

Gilbert, G., 2018. The Story of Redemption: How Each Book of the Bible Relates to the Unfolding Promises of God. Crossway Books. (use)

Romans 3:23

everyone has sinned and is far away from God's saving presence. (use)

John 1:29

The next day John saw Jesus coming to him, and said, "There is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (use)

Romans 3:24

But by the free gift of God's grace all are put right with him through Christ Jesus, who sets them free. (use)

Hebrews 9:27-28

Everyone must die once, and after that be judged by God. In the same manner Christ also was offered in sacrifice once to take away the sins of many. He will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are waiting for him. (use)