THE BLOOD THAT MARKS US (Exodus 12:1–13)

A. God Initiates a New Beginning (v1–6)

• God marks a new beginning for Israel: “This month shall be the beginning.”

• Every household takes a lamb—deliverance is communal, not just individual.

• The lamb must be spotless, foreshadowing Jesus, the perfect Lamb.

• Slaughter at twilight (“between the evenings”)—the same hour Jesus died.

B. The Blood Saves and the Table Nourishes (v7–11)

• Blood on the doorposts = judgment passes over.

• Cross foreshadowed in the lintel and side posts—forming a cross.

• Hyssop used to apply blood—same as at Jesus’ crucifixion.

• They were called to eat the lamb—symbolic of full participation in Jesus (John 6:54).

• Unleavened bread = holiness and urgency.

• Belt fastened, sandals on = readiness to move when God moves.

C. Judgment Passes Over the Marked (v12–20)

• Judgment came on Egypt, but the blood shielded Israel.

• It wasn’t their merit—it was the blood that saved them.

• Leaven as a symbol of sin: even a little can ruin the whole.

• God’s command to eat in haste = urgency in our own obedience.

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2. THE TABLE THAT INVITES US (Luke 22:7–23)

A. A Prepared Place (v7–13)

• Jesus sends the disciples to follow a man carrying water—an act of humility.

• The host had a room ready—he was standing on a word from Jesus.

B. A Desired Meal (v14–20)

• Jesus says: “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you.”

• The Last Supper fulfills the Exodus 12 foreshadow:

• Bread = His body.

• Cup = His blood.

• Jesus is the eternal Passover Lamb.

C. An Undeserved Invitation (v21–24)

• Judas is identified—but Jesus still offers him the bread and wine.

• Disciples argue over greatness—yet Jesus doesn’t revoke their place at the table.

• The blood covers chaos and keeps them at the table.

• We don’t qualify ourselves to be at the table—He does.

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3. THE KINGDOM THAT COMMISSIONS US (Luke 22:25–30)

A. Called to Humility (v25–27)

• Greatness in the kingdom = servanthood.

• Jesus redefines leadership—He’s the one serving at the table.

B. Promised a Kingdom (v28–30)

• Despite their mess, Jesus affirms their calling and inheritance.

• They are still assigned a kingdom—they will sit on thrones.

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CLOSING:

You Are Invited:

• Apply the blood—step into forgiveness and covering.

• Come to the table—feast on the fullness of Jesus.

• Live ready—sanctified, humble, and set apart for His return.

“The Blood is how you get to the table. The Blood is how you stay at the table.”