CONCEPT
Passover
The name given to the chief of the three great historical annual festivals of the Jews. It was kept in remembrance of the Lord’s passing over the houses of the Israelites (Ex. 12:13) when the first born of all the Egyptians were destroyed. It is called also the “feast of unleavened bread” (Ex. 23:15; Mark 14:1; Acts 12:3), because during its celebration no leavened bread was to be eaten or even kept in the household (Ex. 12:15). The word afterwards came to denote the lamb that was slain at the feast (Mark 14:12-14; 1 Cor. 5:7).
A detailed account of the institution of this feast is given in Ex. 12 and 13. It was afterwards incorporated in the ceremonial law (Lev. 23:4-8) as one of the great festivals of the nation. In after times many changes seem to have taken place as to the mode of its celebration as compared with its first celebration (comp. Deut. 16:2, 5, 6; 2 Chr. 30:16; Lev. 23:10-14; Num. 9:10, 11; 28:16-24). Again, the use of wine (Luke 22:17, 20), of sauce with the bitter herbs (John 13:26), and the service of praise were introduced.
There is recorded only one celebration of this feast between the Exodus and the entrance into Canaan, namely, that mentioned in Num. 9:5. It was primarily a commemorative ordinance, reminding the children of Israel of their deliverance out of Egypt; but it was, no doubt, also a type of the great deliverance wrought by the Messiah for all his people from the doom of death on account of sin, and from the bondage of sin itself, a worse than Egyptian bondage (1 Cor. 5:7; John 1:29; 19:32-36; 1 Pet. 1:19; Gal. 4:4, 5). The appearance of Jerusalem on the occasion of the Passover in the time of our Lord is thus fittingly described: “The city itself and the neighbourhood became more and more crowded as the feast approached, the narrow streets and dark arched bazaars showing the same throng of men of all nations as when Jesus had first visited Jerusalem as a boy. Even the temple offered a strange sight at this season, for in parts of the outer courts a wide space was covered with pens for sheep, goats, and cattle to be used for offerings. Sellers shouted the merits of their beasts, sheep bleated, oxen lowed. Sellers of doves also had a place set apart for them. Potters offered a choice from huge stacks of clay dishes and ovens for roasting and eating the Passover lamb. Booths for wine, oil, salt, and all else needed for sacrifices invited customers. Persons going to and from the city shortened their journey by crossing the temple grounds, often carrying burdens...Stalls to change foreign money into the shekel of the temple, which alone could be paid to the priests, were numerous, the whole confusion making the sanctuary like a noisy market” (Geikie’s Life of Christ).
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In Remembrance In AnticipationAnton Bosch · 44:24Anton Bosch teaches that the Lord's Supper is a profound act of remembrance and anticipation, rooted in the Passover's symbolism and God's perfect provision, emphasizing the necessity of both spiritual and practical preparation.
K-014 Christ in the Jewish PassoverArt Katz · 35:11Art Katz explores the deep symbolism of the Jewish Passover and its fulfillment in Christ as the ultimate Passover Lamb.
- The Feast of the PassoverArt Katz · 49:16
Art Katz explores the deep spiritual meanings of the Passover and its significance for both Jewish and Christian believers.
Christ Our PassoverBill Stafford · 41:05The sermon emphasizes the significance of Christ as our Passover, the perfect Lamb of God, and the importance of His blood in providing remission of sins and giving us life through Christ.
Celebration of the PassoverChuck Smith · 25:06The sermon emphasizes the significance of the Passover and its connection to Jesus, reminding us of God's redemption and guidance in our lives.
The Lord's TableDuane Troyer · 1:22:22Duane Troyer teaches that the Lord's Table, instituted by Jesus at the Last Supper, is a sacred act of communion symbolizing participation in Christ's body and blood, rooted in the Passover tradition and calling believers to remember His sacrifice with reverence and unity.
Mark - Two Days Before PassoverJ. Glyn Owen · 41:18The sermon explores the principles of light rejected leading to misunderstanding and love received creating love and devotion, using the story of Jesus' betrayal as an example.
PassoverJim Cymbala · 33:33Jim Cymbala's sermon on Passover highlights the significance of the Passover lamb as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ and the importance of the blood for salvation.
The Passover - Part 1Les Wheeldon · 1:04:40Les Wheeldon explores the significance of the Passover as a symbol of deliverance and its fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
- The Passover - Part 2Les Wheeldon · 1:26:22
Les Wheeldon emphasizes the necessity of spiritual engagement and the dangers of secular influences on ministry in his sermon on the Passover.
- The Passover - Part 3Les Wheeldon · 1:09:25
The sermon explores the significance of the Passover Lamb, the cross, and the seamless robe as symbols of Jesus' sacrifice and the church's unity.
- The Passover - Part 4Les Wheeldon · 1:10:50
The blood of Jesus is the ultimate Passover sacrifice, representing the redemption of humanity from sin and death, and unleashing the power of forgiveness and purification.
- The Passover - Part 5Les Wheeldon · 57:24
Jesus teaches us that he is the bread of life, and that we must eat and drink his flesh and blood to have eternal life.
Feasts of Jehovah PassoverWilliam MacDonald · 43:14The Feasts of Jehovah, as outlined in Leviticus 23, are a prophetic picture of the life of Christ and the church age.