
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 34: The Passover Instituted (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.
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.
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.
