Exodus 11-12: The First Passover

In Exodus 11-12, the theme is “The First Passover.” God prepares to deliver the final and most devastating plague: the death of the firstborn in Egypt. However, He gives the Israelites specific instructions to sacrifice a lamb and mark their doorposts with its blood. This act of faith protects their households from the death angel. The Israelites obey, and the plague strikes Egypt, leading Pharaoh to finally release them. The Passover foreshadows Jesus, the Lamb of God, whose sacrifice brings salvation. These chapters remind us of God’s power, His deliverance of His people, and the importance of obedience and faith in His plan.