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The First Passover
4If the household is too small for a whole lamb, they are to share with the nearest neighbor based on the number of people, and apportion the lamb accordingly.5Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats. 6You must keep it until the fourteenth day of the month, when the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel will slaughter the animals at twilight.
Sermons
Jacob Prasch
T. Austin-Sparks
Art Katz
John GillSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Without blemish - Having no natural imperfection, no disease, no deficiency or redundancy of parts. On this point the rabbins have trifled most egregiously, reckoning fifty blemishes that render a lamb or kid, or any animal, improper to be sacrificed: five in the ear, three in the eyelid, eight in the eye, three in the nose, six in the mouth, etc., etc. A male of the first year - That is, any age in the first year between eight days and twelve months. From the sheep, or from the goats - The שה seh means either; and either was equally proper if without blemish. The Hebrews however in general preferred the lamb to the kid.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
lamb . . . without blemish--The smallest deformity or defect made a lamb unfit for sacrifice--a type of Christ (Heb 7:26; Pe1 1:19). a male of the first year--Christ in the prime of life.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Your lamb shall be without blemish,.... Without any spot or defect in it. Maimonides (h) reckons no less than fifty blemishes in a creature, anyone of which makes it unfit for sacrifice, see Lev 21:21. This lamb was a type of Christ, who is therefore said to be our passover sacrificed for us, Co1 5:7 comparable to a lamb for his innocence and harmlessness, for his meekness, humility, and patience, for usefulness both for food and raiment, as well as for being fit for sacrifice; and who is a lamb without spot and blemish, either of original sin, or actual transgression, holy in his nature, harmless in his life: a male of the first year; anyone within that time, but not beyond it; denoting the strength and vigour of Christ, in the flower of his age, his short continuance among men, and his being tender and savoury food for the faith of his people: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats; it might be either a lamb, or a kid of the goats; for the most part, or generally, it was a lamb that was taken; so the Jewish canon runs (i),"he that says to his servant, go and slay for me the passover, if he slays a kid he may eat it; if he slays a lamb he may eat of it; if he slays a kid and a lamb, he may eat of the first.''The goat being of an ill smell may denote Christ being made sin, and a sin offering for his people; and the taking of a lamb from these may signify the choice of Christ from among the people in the council and covenant of God; the preordination of him to be the lamb slain from the foundation of the world; the preservation of him from the infection of sin in his incarnation, and the separation of him from sinners in his conversation. (h) Hilchot Biath Hamikdash, c. 7. sect. 1. (i) Misn. Pesach. c. 8. sect. 2.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
12:5 with no defects: We must give God our best, just as he gave us his best: “the sinless, spotless Lamb of God” (1 Pet 1:19).
The First Passover
4If the household is too small for a whole lamb, they are to share with the nearest neighbor based on the number of people, and apportion the lamb accordingly.5Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats. 6You must keep it until the fourteenth day of the month, when the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel will slaughter the animals at twilight.
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The Lord's Supper
By Jacob Prasch2.6K27:55Lords SupperEXO 12:5MAT 21:12MAT 26:26HEB 9:12HEB 9:28In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of Jesus' final moments before his crucifixion. Jesus prioritized spending time with his disciples and discussing important matters. The speaker highlights the significance of the Lord's Supper, where Jesus broke bread and shared wine with his disciples, symbolizing his body and blood. The speaker also emphasizes the need for Christians to refresh and support each other in their faith, rather than being influenced by the world. The sermon concludes by emphasizing that Jesus' sacrifice on the cross was sufficient for the forgiveness of sins, and that Christians should remember and honor this sacrifice through the Lord's Supper.
Unsearchable Riches of Christ - Part 3
By T. Austin-Sparks1.6K43:09Riches Of ChristEXO 12:5ROM 3:25ROM 11:33EPH 1:7EPH 1:14REV 5:9In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of balance and completeness in relation to God's possession and redemption. Using the parables of the lost son, lost sheep, and lost silver, the speaker emphasizes that when something is lost or missing, the balance is upset and things are unequal. The speaker explains that life itself belongs to God, and when it is taken away, it disrupts the balance and righteousness that God desires. The ultimate goal of redemption is to restore this balance and bring everything back into perfect order and righteousness.
The Christian Mindset - Part 4
By Art Katz1.3K59:23MindsetEXO 12:5MAT 6:33ACT 2:22ACT 17:24ACT 17:30In this sermon, the preacher discusses the clash between Greek and Hebrew ideologies, secular and sacred thinking, and the worldly mind versus the spiritual mind. The sermon focuses on the passage from Acts 17:24-25, where Paul speaks about the God who made the world and all things in it. The preacher emphasizes that Paul's message was not just theological theory, but a living demonstration of the Gospel. The sermon also highlights the significance of Jesus as the spotless Lamb of God who was sacrificed on the cross to take away the sins of the world. The preacher concludes by emphasizing the importance of truly seeking and believing in God, as He has appointed a day of judgment through Jesus, who was raised from the dead as proof of His authority.
Gospel Meetings s.h.c.- 11 Rahab the Harlot
By Stan Ford45444:24EXO 12:5JOS 6:20JOS 6:25MAT 7:24ROM 15:4In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is speaking, saving, and satisfying in our lives. He highlights the importance of listening and trusting in God's voice. The preacher mentions the story of Joshua and how God spoke to him, encouraging him to be strong and courageous. The sermon also emphasizes God's love and power in delivering us from sin and leading us into a life of fulfillment and purpose.
Gospel Meetings s.h.c.- 06 Who Is on the Lord's Side
By Stan Ford42442:30EXO 12:5EXO 14:13In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of making a personal decision to be on the Lord's side. He challenges the audience to think about their relationship with God and not rely on the faith of others. The speaker highlights the need for both emotional and practical commitment to Christ. He urges the audience to make a public confession of faith and receive Jesus as their Savior. The sermon concludes with an invitation for anyone who wants to accept Jesus into their heart to come forward and make that decision.
1 Peter 1:19
By John Gill0RedemptionSacrifice of ChristEXO 12:5ISA 59:20JHN 1:29ROM 5:9EPH 1:7COL 1:20HEB 9:14HEB 10:191PE 1:19REV 5:9John Gill emphasizes the significance of the precious blood of Christ as the ultimate price for redemption, highlighting its innocence and divine nature. He explains that Christ's blood, likened to a lamb without spot or blemish, serves as a perfect sacrifice, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and providing justification, forgiveness, and reconciliation for believers. This blood is not only precious to God but also to those who believe, as it grants them access to the holiness of God. Gill draws parallels between Christ's sacrifice and the Passover lamb, underscoring the fulfillment of redemption during the same time of year. Ultimately, the sermon illustrates the profound impact of Christ's sacrifice on the lives of believers.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Without blemish - Having no natural imperfection, no disease, no deficiency or redundancy of parts. On this point the rabbins have trifled most egregiously, reckoning fifty blemishes that render a lamb or kid, or any animal, improper to be sacrificed: five in the ear, three in the eyelid, eight in the eye, three in the nose, six in the mouth, etc., etc. A male of the first year - That is, any age in the first year between eight days and twelve months. From the sheep, or from the goats - The שה seh means either; and either was equally proper if without blemish. The Hebrews however in general preferred the lamb to the kid.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
lamb . . . without blemish--The smallest deformity or defect made a lamb unfit for sacrifice--a type of Christ (Heb 7:26; Pe1 1:19). a male of the first year--Christ in the prime of life.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Your lamb shall be without blemish,.... Without any spot or defect in it. Maimonides (h) reckons no less than fifty blemishes in a creature, anyone of which makes it unfit for sacrifice, see Lev 21:21. This lamb was a type of Christ, who is therefore said to be our passover sacrificed for us, Co1 5:7 comparable to a lamb for his innocence and harmlessness, for his meekness, humility, and patience, for usefulness both for food and raiment, as well as for being fit for sacrifice; and who is a lamb without spot and blemish, either of original sin, or actual transgression, holy in his nature, harmless in his life: a male of the first year; anyone within that time, but not beyond it; denoting the strength and vigour of Christ, in the flower of his age, his short continuance among men, and his being tender and savoury food for the faith of his people: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats; it might be either a lamb, or a kid of the goats; for the most part, or generally, it was a lamb that was taken; so the Jewish canon runs (i),"he that says to his servant, go and slay for me the passover, if he slays a kid he may eat it; if he slays a lamb he may eat of it; if he slays a kid and a lamb, he may eat of the first.''The goat being of an ill smell may denote Christ being made sin, and a sin offering for his people; and the taking of a lamb from these may signify the choice of Christ from among the people in the council and covenant of God; the preordination of him to be the lamb slain from the foundation of the world; the preservation of him from the infection of sin in his incarnation, and the separation of him from sinners in his conversation. (h) Hilchot Biath Hamikdash, c. 7. sect. 1. (i) Misn. Pesach. c. 8. sect. 2.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
12:5 with no defects: We must give God our best, just as he gave us his best: “the sinless, spotless Lamb of God” (1 Pet 1:19).