Exodus 12:1 to 12:32 The blood of the spotless lamb sheltered God's people from judgment, pointing forward to Jesus, the Lamb of God. Understand the institution of the Passover feast and the sacrifice of the lamb. Explain why placing the blood on the doorposts brought protection. Recognize Jesus Christ as our ultimate Passover Lamb who delivers us from sin. Before the final plague struck Egypt at midnight, God gave Israel specific instructions for a meal of deliverance that they would remember for all generations. The Spotless Lamb The Lord told Moses: "Each family must choose a spotless yearling lamb without defect." On the fourteenth day of the month, they sacrificed the lamb at twilight. They took bunches of hyssop, dipped them in the blood, and marked the top and sides of the doorposts of their homes. When I See the Blood God gave a solemn promise: "The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are. When I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no destructive plague will touch you." Inside their homes, the Israelites roasted the meat, ate bitter herbs and flat unleavened bread, dressed and ready to march. Midnight Deliverance At midnight, judgment struck Pharaoh's house and all who rejected God, while inside the blood-marked doors of Israel, there was total safety. Pharaoh summoned Moses in the night and cried: "Rise up, go out from among my people!" After 430 years in Egypt, God's people walked out free redeemed by the blood of the lamb. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. 1 Corinthians 5:7 What kind of lamb was required for the Passover sacrifice? A spotless lamb without defect The oldest sheep in the flock A wild goat Any animal available A spotless lamb without defect Exodus 12:5 specifies a lamb without blemish or defect, symbolizing moral purity. Where did the Israelites apply the blood of the lamb? On the doorposts and lintel of their houses On their foreheads On their shields On the floor On the doorposts and lintel of their houses The blood was placed on the sides and top of the doorframe as a sign of God's protection. Who is our ultimate Passover Lamb who died to save us from sin? Jesus Christ King David Moses Joshua Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 5:7 reveals that Jesus Christ is our true Passover Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. Thank Jesus today for shedding his precious blood on the cross so that our sins are forgiven and we are welcomed into God's eternal family. Lord Jesus, you are the spotless Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Thank you for dying on the cross in our place. Thank you that by your blood, we are rescued from death and given eternal life. Help me to live for your glory. Amen. Why was the blood on the doorposts a sign of faith and obedience? How does the Passover story in Exodus help us understand what Jesus did on Good Friday? Explorers understand the solemn beauty of the Passover and recognize how the spotless lamb pointed directly to Jesus Christ. Hold up a red ribbon or cloth against the doorframe of the classroom. Ask: Why did God tell his people to put red blood on their doorposts on that famous night? Why did an innocent lamb have to die? Because sin leads to death, an innocent substitute took the penalty so God's people could be saved, preparing the way for Jesus to be our perfect substitute. 5 min Hook & Prayer, 12 min Interactive Narrative, 8 min Memory Verse Unscramble, 5 min Quiz