Taught live Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Passover Lamb is a Type/Shadow of Jesus
| Verses | The Passover Lamb | Jesus |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 12:13 John 1:29 | God passed over houses, taking away death. | The “Lamb of God” took away the sins of the world. |
| Exodus 12:5 Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:22 | It was a male lamb without blemish. | Jesus was without sin |
| Exodus 12:5-13 Luke 23:44-46; Hebrews 9:15:17 | It had to be sacrificed before the salvation of Israel. | He had to be sacrificed before man’s salvation. |
| Exodus 12:7 Hebrews 12:22-24 | Blood was to be sprinkled on the doorpost and lintel. | Blood must be sprinkled on the heart. |
| Exodus 12:6 Acts 4:24-27 | It was to be killed by the whole congregation. | Herod, Pilate, the Gentiles, and Israel united in killing Jesus. |
| Exodus 12:46 John 19:32-36 | No bones were broken. | No bones were broken. |
| Exodus 12:14-28 Matthew 26:26-29; Acts 20:7 | Passover was celebrated yearly. | It is celebrated weekly. |
| Exodus 12:14-28 Acts 20:7 | Over the feast of the Passover was for the children of Israel. | The Lord’s supper is for the children of God. |
| Exodus 12:14; 1 Corinthians 5:7 1 Corinthians 11:26 | Passover was until the end of the Jewish age. | The Lord’s supper is observed until Jesus returns. |
The Deeper Spiritual Meaning
- From the Shadow of Egypt to Freedom in Christ
- Positional Sanctification vs. Practical Holiness.
- The Entire Life as an Ongoing Feast
- Corporate Purity and Vigilance
Spiritually Speaking, Christians have a Passover Lamb who has been slain.
Through faith, Jesus’ blood covers our hearts, freeing us from slavery to sin & initiating our spiritual journey toward the eternal promised land.