THE FEAST OF PASSOVER
I. PASSOVER: THE FIRST OF THE SPRING HOLIDAYS
A. Passover is the _________ feast in the 7-feast cycle.
B. "In the Bible, ____________ _______________ together was considered a __________ of loyalty." (Hagee)
C. A complete understanding of the _______________ of each of these feasts is not possible in one sitting.
Deut. 6:20-25
II. PASSOVER: ITS' HISTORY AND OBSERVANCE
A. The history of Passover is found in the book of _____________.
1. Exodus 12:1-30
2. Exodus 13:3-16
3. Exodus 12:25-27
B. Passover during the time of Christ: According to Exodus 12, three foods were to be eaten during Passover:
1. The lamb
2. The matzah
3. Bitter Herbs
C. Passover Observance today: Passover is the most popular Jewish holiday.
1. Preparation
2. Seating arrangements
3. Ceremonial washing
4. Four cups of wine
5. Four questions
6. Afikomen
7. Additional ceremonial foods
III. MESSIANIC SIGNIFICANCE OF PASSOVER
A. Jesus, the Lamb of God
1. "From the beginning of time God has been saying to men, 'There is no way to approach Me except by coming with a lamb." (Zimmerman)
2. The sacrificial lambs were kept in special grazing fields.
3. The lamb was to be a one-year-old male.
4. The lamb was to be without blemish.
5. The lamb was to be set aside for four days.
6. The penalty was imposed on the lamb the moment it was chosen.
7. The lamb was sacrificed at 3:00 p.m.
8. The lamb's bones were not broken.
9. The lamb entered Jerusalem with a sign hanging on its' neck.
10. The blood of the lamb applied to the doorpost saved the Hebrews.
11. The body of the lamb must be eaten the same night.
12. No work was to be done on Passover.
B. The Last Seder--The Lord's Supper
1. The Matzah is a perfect picture of Christ:
2. The afikomen
3. The third cup
4. The handwashing
C. Jesus death and resurrection kept a holy timetable.
1. Passover
2. Unleavened Bread
3. Firstfruits
D. Passover, as fulfilled by Christ, marks the end of Act II in God's Redemptive plan.
E. Passover, though initiated by _______ and carried out by _______ _________, still requires a _______________ on our part.
F. We will celebrate _________________ with our _______________ in heaven.