Jesus Is Our Passover

Sermon Summary: This sermon explores Exodus 12, focusing on God's detailed instructions for the Passover and its significance as a foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice. The pastor emphasizes God's attention to detail in His commands, the importance of obedience, and the power of the blood of the lamb as a sign of protection and salvation. He draws parallels between the Passover lamb and Jesus Christ as the ultimate sacrificial lamb, highlighting the importance of applying the blood of Christ to our lives for spiritual salvation.

Key Points:

- God is a God of details and gives specific instructions for our lives

- The importance of following God's commands precisely

- The significance of the Passover lamb as a precursor to Christ's sacrifice

- The power of the blood as a sign of protection and salvation

- The necessity of applying Christ's blood to our lives for spiritual redemption

- God's judgment on sin and His mercy for those who trust in Him

- The responsibility of fathers to teach the gospel to their families

Scripture Reference:

- Exodus 12:1-31

Stories:

- The account of the first Passover in Egypt

- The story of Fanny Crosby writing the hymn "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior" inspired by a prisoner's plea

- Personal anecdotes about eating habits and food preferences to illustrate God's specific instructions