Reading
SAA Notes
The consecration of the first-born mirrors the plague of the firstborn of Egypt. The future of Israel is with God. The heirs were to be God’s sons, men of faith and courage and righteousness. They were redeemed with a lamb! The connection with Jesus is obvious – 1 Peter 1:19 and Revelation 7:14.
SJA Notes
* God Above, please help us today to know You a little better.
“By a strong hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt, from the house of slavery.”
It is important to dwell on what it means for us that God brought His people out from Egypt with a mighty hand, killing all firstborn in the land of Egypt who were not covered by the blood of the lamb, redeeming His people.
Jesus is the firstborn of all creation (Ephesians 1).
So this historical event points us to an even greater sacrifice and redemption.
God Almighty, One God Three Persons, put the firstborn of all creation (the image of the Invisible God, God in the Person of the Son) on the cross to suffer death – That we His people would be redeemed from death into life.
And so the apostle Paul can say of Jesus,
“… And through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace by the blood of his cross.”
Jesus redeemed, us, restored us, reconciled us to Himself.
Hallelujah, what a Saviour!
* Gracious God,
Thank You for giving us what we do not deserve – Eternal life!
God of mercy,
Thank You for not giving us what we do deserve – Eternal suffering outside of You.
Please Lord God, please write Your word on our hearts today.
Please help us to live as redeemed people in this world.
Amen.