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The Lamb That Lives
This episode challenges the common understanding of Jesus as the Passover lamb, revealing how the original Passover sacrifice was about covenant relationship rather than substitutionary punishment. We explore how Jesus revolutionized sacrifice by defeating death itself, transforming our understanding of atonement and our relationship with God.
Key Points
* The True Meaning of Passover: The blood on doorposts wasn't about avoidance but invitation—God entered homes marked with blood to protect those inside.
* Covenant vs. Compensation: Biblical sacrifice was primarily about establishing relationship, not paying for sins. The Hebrew word "pasach" refers to protective hovering, not passing by.
* Misunderstanding Sacrifice: Evidence from scripture shows that blood sacrifice wasn't the only way to receive forgiveness in ancient Judaism.
* The Five Types of Offerings: Exploring the different sacrifices in Leviticus and their distinct purposes beyond sin atonement.
* Jesus Transforms Death: Unlike animal sacrifices that stayed dead, Jesus rose again—proving His sacrifice wasn't just substitution but victory over death itself.
* Sacrifice as Shared Experience: How ancient ritual engaged all five senses to transform participants, not just intellectually but psychologically.
* Communion as Corporate Resurrection: Reframing the Lord's Supper as active participation in covenant rather than merely remembering a transaction.
Notable Quotes
"The blood wasn't a substitution. It was an invitation."
"For the Israelites in Egypt, the lamb wasn't dying in their place—it was bringing them into God's family."
"This wasn't a transaction. It was a triumph."
"He didn't just die for you. He brought you into a story—where God doesn't just save from death, but walks with you through it, and raises you on the other side."
Further Reading
* Leviticus 1-7: The sacrificial system
* Exodus 12: The Passover story
* 1 Corinthians 15: Paul on the resurrection's centrality to atonement
* Hebrews 2:14-15 & 10:1-4: Jesus' defeat of death and the limitations of animal sacrifice
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit faithofmessiah.substack.com
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By Unpacking the Bible through history, culture, and faith—one episode at a time.This episode challenges the common understanding of Jesus as the Passover lamb, revealing how the original Passover sacrifice was about covenant relationship rather than substitutionary punishment. We explore how Jesus revolutionized sacrifice by defeating death itself, transforming our understanding of atonement and our relationship with God.
Key Points
* The True Meaning of Passover: The blood on doorposts wasn't about avoidance but invitation—God entered homes marked with blood to protect those inside.
* Covenant vs. Compensation: Biblical sacrifice was primarily about establishing relationship, not paying for sins. The Hebrew word "pasach" refers to protective hovering, not passing by.
* Misunderstanding Sacrifice: Evidence from scripture shows that blood sacrifice wasn't the only way to receive forgiveness in ancient Judaism.
* The Five Types of Offerings: Exploring the different sacrifices in Leviticus and their distinct purposes beyond sin atonement.
* Jesus Transforms Death: Unlike animal sacrifices that stayed dead, Jesus rose again—proving His sacrifice wasn't just substitution but victory over death itself.
* Sacrifice as Shared Experience: How ancient ritual engaged all five senses to transform participants, not just intellectually but psychologically.
* Communion as Corporate Resurrection: Reframing the Lord's Supper as active participation in covenant rather than merely remembering a transaction.
Notable Quotes
"The blood wasn't a substitution. It was an invitation."
"For the Israelites in Egypt, the lamb wasn't dying in their place—it was bringing them into God's family."
"This wasn't a transaction. It was a triumph."
"He didn't just die for you. He brought you into a story—where God doesn't just save from death, but walks with you through it, and raises you on the other side."
Further Reading
* Leviticus 1-7: The sacrificial system
* Exodus 12: The Passover story
* 1 Corinthians 15: Paul on the resurrection's centrality to atonement
* Hebrews 2:14-15 & 10:1-4: Jesus' defeat of death and the limitations of animal sacrifice
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit faithofmessiah.substack.com