The Blood of the Lamb

And they shall take of the blood and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door.
(Exodus 12:7 KJV)

While held captive in Egypt, God told Moses to have the people slay a lamb without blemish. They were to take the blood and strike it on the side posts and over the top of the door. The lamb they were to roast and eat with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

For that night He would pass through Egypt and smite all the firstborn in the land.
When He saw the blood He would pass over that house. Were there fears as they hid behind their doors that night? Did they trust God to do what Moses asked of them? Did they fully understand?

In Luke 22:19-20 we read again of the shed blood and the unleavened bread. This is the
last supper, and Jesus is telling his disciples to drink the fruit of the vine as His blood that would be shed for them, and to eat of the bread that represents His body. They did as instructed, but did they fully understand? In both instances the blood from the lamb was slain to protect them. One was the door post and the other was the cross.

Prayer
Heavenly Father I thank you for the grace that came to me because of the cross. I did not deserve the love you gave so freely. Help me to always remember that when I stay behind the shed blood you will pass over and I will be with you in eternity.