Exodus 12:14 And this day shall be to you for a memorial; and you shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations… I. OBEDIENCE. Lamb to be killed, prepared, eaten, None to be left till morning. Eaten in a certain form and manner. Christ, the Lamb, slain for us, to be received as a whole. His yoke, His cross, as well as His crown. Example. Redeemer. Righteousness. II. FAITH. More reasonable that they should shed the blood of their enemies than of the lamb, and use the sword than the knife. Spreading fire and slaughter. More reasonable, apparently, to help and trust themselves than confide in a word spoken, and a few drops of blood on the door-post. Our faith, and Jesus the Lamb. III. HUMILIATION. Eaten with bitter herbs. Penitential recollections. They prevented mere carnal delight in the feast. Our bitter herbs: remembrance of sin; of our condition; of our prospects, etc. IV. DELIVERANCE. Last night in Egypt. The blood sprinkled. The destroying angel. Door of every Israelite's home opens, and the family comes out. The escape. Learn: 1. That God gives songs in the night. "In darkest shades, if Thou appear." 2. That Christ our Passover was slain for us (1 Corinthians 5:7). 3. That we should receive Him with all humility, obedience, and faith. 4. That trusting in Him, we shall have a great deliverance. (J. C. Gray.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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