The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 34: The Passover Instituted (2022)

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Feb 3, 2022
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Passover Lamb as a Type of Jesus

  • The Passover lamb foreshadows Jesus, the Lamb of God.
  • This connection is highlighted by John the Baptist and in John's Gospel.
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The Lamb's Week-Long Stay

  • The lamb's week-long stay in Israelite homes could symbolize circumcision and healing.
  • It also fosters a sense of preciousness before sacrifice, mirroring our Eucharistic preparation.
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Significance of Marking Homes with Blood

  • Marking homes with lamb's blood signaled protection, a break from Egyptian beliefs, and covering their names.
  • This act foreshadows Christians being covered and transformed by Jesus' sacrifice.
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