"Behold the Lamb: Christ Our Passover"
Text: Exodus 12:1–11; Isaiah 53:7–8; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Revelation 5:6
In Exodus 12, God institutes the first Passover, commanding the Israelites to sacrifice a spotless lamb, smear its blood on their doorposts, and eat the meal in haste, for deliverance was at hand. That lamb, offered in faith and obedience, stood between life and death. It was not just a rescue from Egypt—it was a foreshadowing of a greater deliverance yet to come.
Today, we look to Jesus Christ, revealed in Scripture as our true Passover Lamb. Let us consider what these verses reveal about Him, and what it means for us.
The Lamb of Deliverance – Exodus 12:1–11
The first Passover was marked by urgency, blood, and obedience. The lamb had to be without blemish, and its blood had to be applied to the doorposts. God said, “When I see the blood, I will pass over you.” This is more than ancient history—it is a divine pattern.
Jesus is the fulfillment of that lamb. He is sinless, blameless, and His blood, when applied to our hearts through faith, spares us from judgment. Just as Israel was delivered from bondage, so are we delivered from the bondage of sin and death.
The Silent Sufferer – Isaiah 53:7–8
Isaiah describes the Messiah as a lamb led to the slaughter—silent, submissive, unjustly condemned. Jesus did not resist His arrest, did not answer His accusers. Why? Because He had come for this very purpose. He bore our griefs. He carried our iniquities.
He was not a victim; He was a willing sacrifice. And this silent suffering was the price of our peace.
Christ, Our Passover – 1 Corinthians 5:7
Paul declares it plainly: “Christ, our Passover, is sacrificed for us.” The old leaven of sin must be purged. The church, like ancient Israel, must walk in holiness, remembering that our salvation was bought at the cost of the Lamb of God.
This isn’t just theology—it’s a call to action. Our lives must reflect the sacrifice made for us. Just as the Israelites left Egypt behind, we must leave our old life behind.
The Lamb on the Throne – Revelation 5:6
Finally, John sees “a Lamb standing as though it had been slain.” This is the climax of the story. The Lamb who died now reigns. He is worthy to open the scrolls of history because of His sacrifice. In heaven, Christ is not only Savior—He is exalted King.
This reminds us that the cross was not the end, but the beginning of a kingdom. The Lamb reigns. And we who belong to Him will reign with Him.
What about Us Now?
Jesus is the true Passover Lamb—spotless, silent in suffering, sacrificed for us, and now enthroned in glory.
What does this mean for each of us?
It means we are rescued—not by works, but by blood.
It means we are called—not to comfort, but to obedience.
It means we are loved—not conditionally, but eternally.
Let us behold the Lamb, believe in the Lamb, and become like the Lamb—marked by His sacrifice, shaped by His love, and sealed for His kingdom. Amen.
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