On the night before Jesus’ crucifixion, 13 men ate the Passover supper. During the meal Jesus gave them a glimpse into his impeding death through the institution of His own memorial supper. Ironic! He who ate the Passover was about to become the Passover! Smitten. Slain. Sacrificed. His blood was shed.
The Bible says, “Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed” (1 Cor 5:7) Continue reading
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Smearing blood on the doorpost. The slaying of a flawless lamb. Eating the meat. And hearing the narrative. Again. A Jewish boy listens to his father tell it. With passion. With gratitude. And with the fond memory of his father telling him the same story year after year. The story of their heritage. A story of hope. A story of Jehovah’s deliverance. The Passover story. Continue reading
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