Exodus 12:24-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 12:1-28

The Passover. "It is the Lord's Passover" ( Exodus 12:11 ). After Pharaoh's refusal to see Moses again, Jehovah comes more manifestly into the history, in the last judgment and deliverance of his people. Three great events crowd now into a single night, the Passover, the slaying of the first-born, the march out. Consider now the Passover. I. ITS NECESSITY . 1 . Israel must be separated from Egypt. This idea of separation runs through all Hebrew history from the time of... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 12:1-29

The Passover. God's last and overwhelming blow was about to be struck at Egypt. In anticipation of that blow, and in immediate connection with the exodus, God gave directions for the observance of a Passover. I. THE PASSOVER IN ITS CONNECTION WITH THE HISTORY . For details of the ritual, see the verses of the chapter. 1 . The design of the Passover was to make plain to Israel the ground on which its salvation was bestowed—the ground, viz; of Atonement. "The more... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 12:21-28

1 . The designation of the "hyssop," as the instrument, by which the blood was to be placed on the side-posts and lintel ( Exodus 12:22 ); and, 2 . The injunction not to quit the house "until the morning." These points may have been contained in the original directions, though omitted from the record for brevity; or they may have been added by Moses of his own authority. On the other hand, several very main points of the original directions are not repeated in the injunctions given... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 12:21-28

Israel and the sacrifice for sin. I. CHRIST SLAIN BY US . The lamb's blood was not only shed for them, but also by them. The crucifying of Jesus by the Jews, the revelation of what lies in every unrenewed heart. "They shall look upon him whom they have pierced." II. WHAT IS NEEDFUL FOR SALVATION . 1 . Appropriating faith. It was the blood applied with their own hands to the door of the dwelling that saved those within. It is not enough that the blood be shed.... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 12:21-29

Christ our Passover. The Passover was an eminent type of Christ. It was probably to it the Baptist referred when he said, "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world" (John L 29). Paul gives a decisive utterance on the question in the words: "Christ our passover is sacrificed for us" ( 1 Corinthians 5:7 ). I. POINTS OF ANALOGY BETWEEN THE TRUE PASSOVER AND ITS TYPE . 1 . In both the death of a blameless victim. The lamb, physically... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 12:24

To thee and to thy children . The change from the plural to the singular is curious, Perhaps, we are to understand that Moses insisted on the perpetuity of the ordinance to each of the elders severally. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 12:25

The land which the Lord will give you, according as he hath promised . See above, Exodus 3:8-17 ; Exodus 6:4 ; and compare Genesis 17:8 ; Genesis 28:4 , etc. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 12:26

When your children shall say unto you, what mean ye by this service . Apparently, Moses adds these injunctions by his own sole authority. He assumes that curiosity will be aroused by the strange and peculiar features of the Paschal ceremony, and that each generation in succession will wish to know its meaning and origin. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 12:26-27

The obligation of men to teach the true meaning of rites and ceremonies to their children. The rites and ceremonies of a religion are liable to be misunderstood in two ways. 1 . They may be regarded as unimportant, trifling, nay, even as superstitious—a weight and an encumbrance on true vital religion. Or, 2 . They may be assigned more importance than is their due; considered to be that in which religion mainly consists, believed to have an inherent power and efficacy which is far... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 12:26-27

What mean ye by this service? Apply to the Lord's Supper. I. A QUESTION TO BE PUT BY THE COMMUNICANT TO HIMSELF . Qualification for the Lord's table includes "knowledge to discern the Lord's body," as well as "faith to feed upon him." II. A QUESTION LIKELY TO BE PUT TO THE COMMUNICANT By HIS CHILDREN . 1 . The children are presumed to be spectators of the ordinance. It is well that children should be present during the administration... read more

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