Our Passover Lamb

“And while they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is My body.’ And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you; for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins. But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom.’” Matthew 26:26-29

Jews begin the eight-day celebration of Pesach, the Passover, from March 26 to April 3. With praise and thanksgiving to God, they commemorate the night when their ancestors fled from Egyptian captivity.

The early Israelites obeyed God and sprinkled the blood of an unblemished lamb on the doorposts of their homes. The Lord “passed over” them and their children were saved, while the first-born of the Egyptians perished.

When Jesus stood before the disciples at the Last Supper, they celebrated Passover. This time, however, there was a revolutionary twist. Jesus presented Himself as the ultimate Passover Lamb, the One whose blood would save forever all those who believe in Him.

“This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins” Matt. 26:28. But instead of His blood being applied to a door frame, His blood is applied to sinful hearts to make the presentable to God.

When you believe that He died in your place, God sees you as holy and sin-free. He counts Jesus’ righteousness as your righteousness, and eternal punishment “passes over” you.