February 7
Lesson 10
PASSOVER
DEVOTIONAL READING: Matthew 26:20–30
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Exodus 12:1–14; Numbers 28:16–25; Mark 14:12–26
EXODUS 12:1–14
1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying,
2 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you.
3 Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house:
4 And if the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbour next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls; every man according to his eating shall make your count for the lamb.
5 Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats:
6 And ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening.
7 And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it.
8 And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it.
9 Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.
10 And ye shall let nothing of it remain until the morning; and that which remaineth of it until the morning ye shall burn with fire.
11 And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD’S Passover.
12 For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD.
13 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.
14 And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.
KEY VERSE
This day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.
—Exodus 12:14
SACRED GIFTS AND HOLY GATHERINGS
Unit 3: Holy Days
LESSONS 10–13
LESSON AIMS
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Restate the Lord’s instructions for the Passover.
2. Compare and contrast the observance of Passover with that of the Lord’s Supper.
3. Write a communion meditation that reflects Passover themes.
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. A Night to Remember
B. Lesson Background
I. The Lord Speaks (EXODUS 12:1, 2)
A. Brothers Addressed (v. 1)
B. Month Designated (v. 2)
II. Moses and Aaron to Speak (EXODUS 12:3–14)
A. Passover Preparations Described (vv. 3–9)
Remembering the Bitter
B. Cautions Determined (vv. 10–13)
C. Continual Observance Demanded (v. 14)
Fitting
Conclusion
A. Christ Our Passover
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Aaron Air-un.
Abib A-bib.
Abraham Ay-bruh-ham.
Abram Ay-brum.
Babylonian Bab-ih-low-nee-un.
Hezekiah Hez-ih-kye-uh.
Josiah Jo-sigh-uh.
Moses Mo-zes or Mo-zez.
Nisan Nye-san.
Pharaoh Fair-o or Fay-roe.
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What Do You Think?
What things, if any, should Christians reserve solely for God’s use even though He already owns everything? Why?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Material things
■ Personal abilities
■ Time
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
Under what circumstances, if any, would a Christian’s participation in a modern Passover celebration be appropriate? Why?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Positive and negative impact on non-Christians
■ Positive and negative impact on fellow believers
■ Romans 14; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Galatians 4:10, 11; Colossians 2:16
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
What errors involving haste do Christians commit? How do we correct these?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Areas where more haste is called for
■ Areas where less haste is called for
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What Do You Think?
Which “gods” of modern culture most tempt the wrath of the one true God? What will you do with your conclusions in that regard?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Considering 2 Corinthians 4:4
■ Considering Galatians 4:8, 9
■ Considering Philippians 3:19
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
How should the reality that the blood of Jesus, our Passover Lamb, has been applied to our sins affect how we live?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Regarding attitudes
■ Regarding actions
■ Regarding priorities
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Pelfrey, Lloyd M. et al. “Passover.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2015–2016. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jim Eichenberger. Vol. 63. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2015. 198. Print.
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