The Passover:

The Israelites were only protected by the blood of the Passover lamb on their doorposts – “the blood was sufficient but not efficient unless applied” – in the same way it is no good just to know Jesus but we must put Him on. After the blood was applied to the doorpost then the Israelites were directed to eat – first we are saved and then we are nourished by Jesus – “my flesh is real food” (John 6:54-58) – we now can grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Passover is not solely about physical deliverance; it’s also about spiritual deliverance.

The story of Exodus is an allegory of salvation. Looking through this grid:

a. Egypt symbolizes the world.

b. Everything in the world  (Egypt) is under the dominion of sin and the devil (Pharaoh).

c. God calls His people (Israel) out of the world, and promises to deliver them if they trust him.

d. The blood of the Messiah (the lamb) is what makes that redemption possible.

When we follow the LORD by faith (like Israel did when crossing the Red Sea):

a. He protects us (as seen in the destruction of Pharaoh’s army).

b. He leads us (the cloud by day and the pillar of fire at night – Numbers 9).

c. Fellowships with us (the tabernacle/ Jesus – John 1:14).

d. Instructs us (The Torah given at Mt. Sinai).

e. Provides for us (Manna).

f. We get to our ultimate destination – Heaven (Canaan)

Nevertheless, even after we are saved (delivered), we sometimes hear the siren call of the world (Egypt). We might even wonder if we made a mistake by leaving the old life behind.

The Israelites said: “We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic. ⁶ But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna!” Numbers 11:5

Set yor eyes on things above – Colossians 3:1

Those who endured entered Canaan; those who shall endure shall enter heaven.