Similarities Between Passover And The In The Old Testament

Introduction

It is believed that many Christians or even atheists are familiar with the final meal that Jesus shared with his Apostles in Jerusalem before his crucifixion. They would refer to it as The Last Supper. It is one of the most important events recorded in bible which is appeared in Synoptic Gospels .

In fact, a more accurate title should be used to describe the meal, and that is “Passover Meal”. Jesus said: “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”Luke 22:15, 16.

The writer would start from comprehending the meaning and origins of Passover. Meanwhile, this paper would explore the links between Passover and the
The Israelites painted the lamb’s blood on the facings around their doors so the Death Angel would “passed over” the houses that were marked by the blood. All who were firstborn among the Egyptians died that night but God spared the Israelites who had followed the instruction. So, this would be the origin of Passover Feast.

Jesus, the Passover Lamb

John the Baptist called Jesus as “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of world!” When Jesus was referred to as lamb, it implicated sacrifice. As mentioned before, lambs were sacrificed to make the Death Angel pass over. So, Jesus would be the lamb and sacrifice himself. It was a symbolization of getting forgiveness from God for Israelites and Gentile. In 1 Corinthians 5:7 , it also described Jesus as Passover lamb
The Last Supper,
Preparation of the
He took off his outer garments and wrapped a towel around his waist. He put aside his dignity as Son of God and worked as a servant. Jesus knew the power and authority that was his by right , but he was willing to become a servant and empty himself of the glory to which he was entitled. Jesus had come from God and was returning to God, but in order to accomplish the purpose for which he came, and to enter into the glory prepared for him at his return, his path led through sacrifice, suffering and death. In the context of the Passover meal, it is significant that in order to redeem the world from slavery, Jesus must first offer himself as a servant according to Routledge