Exodus 12 Commentary
The LORD begins by changing Israel’s calendar. It’s a new start! It is an attempt to return to the good times of Genesis 1. The LORD is quick to want to fix things and start afresh; humans want to live in the past.
Changing Israel’s calendar marks the beginning of the renewal.
During Abraham’s time, the lamb dies instead of Isaac. During the Passover, the lambs die instead of Israel’s firstborn sons. At Calvary, the Lamb of God dies instead of humanity. There are more symbols during the Passover that fit the context but can also help us understand the saint’s walk with Jesus.
The Passover remains a festival to the LORD – a lasting ordinance. Verse 14.
Christians observe the Breaking of Bread (the Lord’s Supper) under the instructions of the LORD Jesus Christ, as a lasting ordinance. The symbols are still important because the blood covers us from the angel of death. It’s in the present.
The Christian message is simple; observe the Passover or die. Eat the Lamb or die. Eat the bread of life or die. Eat His body or die. Holy Communion celebrates the decision to eat the Lamb – the Passover Lamb. The symbolism is deeply important for our Christian walk.
The LORD hints at the purpose of the mighty works in Egypt – to bring judgment on the Egyptian gods – to prove that they are useless. How we need to be reminded of this fact!
The last sign is sounded and Pharaoh bows down in grief. Israel must go out. Fast. It has been 430 years in Egypt!
There is another reason for rituals in the kingdom. It becomes an opportunity to explain to our children the mighty works of the LORD. The saint prays every time before a meal is taken. It’s Thanksgiving but it’s also a ritual. Our children must know about the generosity of the LORD God! Explain it to them.
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