Family Night on the Passover

Tonight our Family Night at Hesston MB focused on the Passover. As we walked thru a few aspects of the celebration, I was reminded about how it all points to Jesus. Here are some of the items used:

Salt water-to remind them of tears shed while in Egypt & how God rescued them by letting them walk on dry ground thru the Red Sea.

Bitter root-to remind them of the bitterness they experienced at the hands of the Egyptians.

Blood above doors-reminding God to passover their home because of the blood of the lamb.

Do you know where I am going?

Jesus shed tears for us as he was beaten & tortured & killed in our place. He experienced bitterness from the people who insulted him, gambled for his clothes, & ultimately took our sins upon Himself. His blood has allowed us to be rescued & saved from death. He died in our place & took the punishment we deserved. He is the Lamb of God & He was the ultimate & final sacrifice.

Even as I led this Family Night, I was reminded of how much God loved me & you. I was amazed at the connection between Passover & Jesus' death & resurrection. Thank you Jesus for the great gift you have freely offered us!


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