Passover 2014

This is a wonderful time where we as believers come together, celebrate and reflect on the gift that is the Passover lamb (Jesus Christ). He died for us on the cross so we can have the gift of eternal life if you will accept it.

Exodus 12:23-27

12:23 The blood used was from a Passover lamb; that lamb is Jesus Christ. He shed His blood on the cross so we can have victory over the evil that would try and come into our houses and destroy us.  

12:24 We are to observe this forever! Christ paid a mighty price for us. Remember that the focus is on Him and not “things” this world would try and use to steal our attention.

12:25-27 Do you have the blood of Jesus protecting your house? We are to teach our children and others about this wonderful gift paid for us. Do you celebrate Easter or Passover? What legacy are you leaving?

Psalm 22:1-31 (written by David concerning his son and Christ)

22:1 roaring H 7581; lamentation.

22:2 gets no rest day or night. Don’t worry God hears our prayers.

22:3 HE deserves our praises, HE is holy. In the good or bad times remember this.

22:4 (compare Deut 4:31 and Heb 13:5). Believe upon HIM and you will be delivered!

22:6 worm H 8438; crimson worm (from which scarlet dye comes from). I am sure David like Christ felt a little bloodied and beaten.

22:7-8 quoted in (Matt 27:43). Remember it is the enemies of Christ that quoted this in Matthew. This should give you comfort that God is in control.

22:9-10 loved Him from the beginning.

22:12 bulls H 6499; as breaking forth in wild strength. Bashan: known for having strong animals.

22:13 gaped H 6475; to rend, to open. HE went through this for us! HE did not open His mouth.

22:14 as HE hung on the cross, His bones pulled out of socket. A brutal way to die.

22:15 (compare John 19:38). Potsherd H 2789; a piece of pottery.

22:16 (compare Gen 3:15). Dogs: “Enemies” (as being implied). They nailed Him to the cross! This was written to give validation that God is all! We must put God in remembrance of His promises (Isa 43:26). If you don’t know them or haven’t read them you are out of luck.

22:17 tell H 5608; count. This recounts death by crucifixion (what it did to His body).

22:18 quoted in (Matt 27:35). Gives validation to all that was done by Christ.

22:19 don’t be afraid to seek the help of God; He will be there for you.

22:20 darling H 3173; only one (prized possession). Power H 3027; hand. Dog: enemy. God delivers us from the enemy as well. Just ask for the help and accept salvation and victory.

22:21 unicorn H 7214; wild bull (same as v:12).

22:22 (compare Heb 2:12-13). I will declare: Christs words in resurrection. HE came to destroy the power of death (satan), (compare Heb 2:14).

22:23 fear H 3373; morally revere. He paid a mighty price for our salvation.

22:24 HE always hears the prayers of the righteous but will answer according to what is beneficial for you.

22:25 God doesn’t keep people by fear but rather love of wanting to worship Him (revere).

22:26 meek H 6035; humble. If we partake of the salvation Christ died for, we will live forever with Him. We must seek Him.

22:27 (compare Rom 14:11). Every knee shall bow and tongue confess Jesus Christ is Lord.

22:28 (compare Matt 6:13).

22:29 all they that be fat: all the great people. Shall bow: (compare Phil 2:9-11). Nobody can keep themselves alive, for only God is in control.

22:30 (compare Isa 53:10). Generation: the generation of the fig tree (since 1948 when Israel became a nation, Jeremiah 24).

22:31 (compare John 19:30). He hath done this: this is the same as “it is finished”. This gives validation that Christ taught this entire Psalm on the cross.

COMMUNION

1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-25