1.2b The Passover : Exodus 12 1-13 Flashcards
1
Q
Passover
A
Theme of Covenant is developed in the story of the Passover
Israelites are Gods chosen people. He had promised Abraham that he would bless his descendents
Lamb - The killing of lamb and the blood protecting the Israelites
2
Q
Bitter herbs
A
to remind them of misery as slaves
3
Q
Bread unleavened -
A
Suddeness of escape meant no time for bread to rise - bread stayed fresh longer without yeast
4
Q
The lamb roasting and eating whole
A
showed Israelites comittments to escape and faith in God
5
Q
The blood smeared
A
protects people from Gods judgement
