Daily Scripture with Tim Wildsmith Day 30: Exodus 11:1–12:51; Matthew 20:20–34; Psalm 17:13–15
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Jan 30, 2026 A walk through the final plague and the Passover rituals, including lamb selection, blood on doorframes, and the haste of departure. Rules about who may share the meal and lifelong festival observance are covered. A teaching on servanthood contrasts worldly ambition. A moving account of two blind men receiving sight concludes the reading.
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Divine Purpose Behind The Final Plague
- God warns Moses of a final plague that will kill every firstborn in Egypt to force Pharaoh to release Israel.
- The text emphasizes God's sovereignty and that Pharaoh's stubbornness serves to multiply God's wonders in Egypt.
Follow Passover Instructions Exactly
- Observe the Passover rites precisely: choose an unblemished lamb, apply its blood to doorframes, and eat unleavened bread at twilight.
- These actions mark God's protection and establish a lasting ordinance for future generations.
Passover Shapes Israelite Identity
- The Passover becomes a memorial and a recurring festival tied to Israel's identity and deliverance from Egypt.
- The ritual of unleavened bread symbolizes haste and remembrance of God's rescue.
