Thoughts on the readings for February 6th (Exodus 13, 14, Psalm 68, Mark 2)

Exodus 13 tells of the instructions for the 7 day long Feast of Unleavened Bread; which was incorporated with the Passover, when Israel entered the Promised Land (see Joshua 5 verses 1-12). Note how this Feast, together with the Passover and circumcision, were together emblematic of God’s covenant with His people Israel. The Feast told of the need to remove leaven from the lives of the faithful. Leaven is a permeating and corrupting substance – under the law it stands in opposition to salt; which was required in every sacrifice (leaven was excluded) And when we keep the memorial feast, of Christ our Passover, the leaven of malice and wickedness must be excluded (1 Corinthians 5:6-8). In its origins it promised faithful observance would bring the worshippers to the Land Promised. Verses 11-13 tell of the process of redemption through the offering of a lamb – signifying our Lord Jesus Christ (John 1 verse 29). The redemption of a donkey talks of our Lord finally bringing God’s Chosen People – Israel – into the Covenant. And the next verses tell of the deliverance Yahweh has just given His people. And that is why we redeem our sons. Verses 17-22 tell how God led His people through the wilderness – an overshadowing protective cloud by day and a blazing fiery light by night. cont reading... https://christadelphianvideo.org/thoughts-on-the-readings-for-february-6th-exodus-13-14-psalm-68-mark-2/