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  EXODUS 12:3
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The Passover lamb and Jesus' death are connected as
substitutionary sacrifices, providing a way of life from certain death.

Topics: "Substitutionary Atonement", "Christ as Our Passover"
Scripture References: Exodus 12:3, Matthew 26:28, John 1:29, John 3:16, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:22, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Revelation 5:6

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Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the Passover lamb in the
context of the final plague in Egypt, where the blood of the lamb served
as a protective sign for the Israelites. He explains how the lamb,
chosen and slain, symbolized substitutionary atonement, foreshadowing
Christ as our ultimate Passover lamb who takes away the sins of the
world. The sermon highlights the necessity of applying the blood of
Jesus in our lives for salvation and the importance of obedience and
faith in experiencing God's grace. Smith draws parallels between the
Passover feast and the Christian faith, underscoring the need for
remembrance and acknowledgment of God's deliverance through Christ.

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"THE PASSOVER LAMB"

Intro: The demand to Pharaoh, the plagues his hardened heart.

I. THE FINAL PLAGUE, DEATH OF THE FIRSTBORN.

A. On the night of April 14th, God was going to pass through the land of
Egypt.

1. The destroyer, often called the death angel, was to slay the
firstborn of

every household.

2. For the households of the children of Israel to be spared, they must

prepare Passover lamb.

B. The Passover lamb.

1. It was to be chosen out of the flock on the 10th of the month, and
kept

separate.

2. One lamb for each household unless household too small.

3. Lamb to be without blemish, a male of the first year.

4. Lamb to be slain evening of the 14th.

5. Blood to be caught in basin, then sprinkled with hyssop bush on the
two

side posts and upper door post of house.

6. The lamb was to be roasted over a fire and eaten entirely by the
family

that night.

a. Eaten with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

C. The purpose of the blood on the door.

1. A sign or token that the lamb had been slain.

2. "When I see the blood, I will pass over you."

3. The lamb's death was substitutionary.

a. It took the place of the firstborn child.

D. The Passover feast.

1. A re-enactment of that dinner annually.

2. An annual reminder of God's sparing the life of the firstborn by

the death of the lamb.

3. For children's sake.

III. CHRIST OUR PASSOVER LAMB.

A. Introduced by John the Baptist, "Behold, the Lamb of God who taketh
away the sins

of the world."

1. Because of sin we were condemned by God to die.

a. "The soul that sinneth, it shall surely die."

b. "The wages of sin is death."

2. Jesus became our substitutionary lamb.

3. By His death, He took away my sin.

4. There must be the application of the blood for each life.

a. I can hear the skeptics in Israel arguing.

1. "How can the blood on the door post do anything?"

b. Obedience of faith, experience follows.

B. Peter declares, "We are redeemed not with corruptible things such as
silver

or gold.."

C. Paul said, "For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us."

D. John's first view of Jesus in heaven, he sees Him as a Lamb that had
been slain.

1. God provided a way of life from certain death.

2. The way was by a substitutionary death.

3. The blood applied to the door of the house was the mark of the
compliance

to God's way.

4. God has provided you a way of life from certain death.

5. For the blood of Jesus Christ God's Son cleanseth a man from all sin.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/exodus-123/
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