Introduction: How do Israel’s festivals “Passover”, unleavened bread, and firstfruits relate to the Christian life? This devotion will discuss what is going on in Israel this week, namely Passover. What is the origin? What is its meaning? How can we identify with this annual event in Israel?

1. Passover’s origin? (Lev 23:1-2) – “And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts.”

TIME OUT! That is what these Festivals are all about. Israel was to take a TIMEOUT. It does us all good to STOP and take a TIMEOUT. Remember this was God’s plan for Israel.

Do you need to take a TIMEOUT?

2. PASSOVER’S Meaning? (Lev 23:3) – “On the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the LORD’S passover.”

When we take Communion or the Lord’s Supper, we are looking “back” at Israel’s deliverance from Egypt with the Passover lamb. At the same time, we are looking “in” at our relationship with Jesus Christ being a part of His body, the Church. 

3. How do we identify with the PASSOVER? (Matt 26:29) – “But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”

The best is yet to come! 

Are you looking forward to celebrating the marriage of the Lamb and then the marriage supper of the Lamb?

Conclusion: How do you like this TIMEOUT? PASSOVER. Take a TIMEOUT today and thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for what He has done, what He is doing and what He will do.