Exodus 12:1-28 The Sacrificial Lamb

God gave Moses the instructions for preparing to leave Egypt and for a new national remembrance that actually spanned centuries into the future.  Once the Israelites selected a lamb, there was a 5-day wait as they inspected the lamb to ensure that it met the qualifications, followed by the hurried preparation of both a meal and their homes -- marking the doorposts with the blood of the lamb and removing all yeast from their houses.  

Also, God commanded that no one could leave their home until Moses gave the signal.  They actually ate the meal dressed and ready to travel, expecting to receive the signal during the meal.  Not only was God establishing an annual remembrance, but unknown to them, He was also laying out the blueprint for the death of His Son years down the road for our sins.

With their homes and meal prepared, they waited and hoped they'd done everything required so that the Death Angel would pass over them.

Father God, we should fear sin the way they feared the Death Angel, yet we should also have assurance that our faith in You and Your Son will see us through that cold, dark, deep river into Your very presence someday.  Thank You for accepting me into Your eternal presence through the death of Your Son in my place!

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford