Passover Lamb
The term "Passover Lamb" refers to a significant element in the biblical account of the Exodus, particularly found in the book of Exodus 12:1-14. In this context, the Passover Lamb was a sacrificial lamb that each Hebrew family was instructed to select, slaughter, and eat as part of the Passover celebration. The blood of the lamb was to be applied to the doorposts and lintels of their homes. This act served as a divine sign for God to "pass over" the homes of the Israelites during the tenth plague, which resulted in the death of the firstborn in Egypt (Exodus 12:12-13). The Passover commemorates Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and their subsequent liberation.The significance of the Passover Lamb extends beyond the historical event; it is also deeply theological. In Christian theology, the Passover Lamb is often seen as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, who is referred to as "the Lamb of God" (John 1:29). Just as the blood of the Passover Lamb protected the Israelites from judgment, Christians believe that Christ's sacrificial death provides redemption and protection from sin and death (1 Corinthians 5:7). Thus, the Passover Lamb symbolizes both deliverance and sacrifice, highlighting themes of salvation and covenant that resonate throughout the biblical narrative.