BibleProject How Are the Passover and Yom Kippur Lambs Connected?
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May 5, 2025 In this discussion, the speakers delve into fascinating connections between biblical narratives. They explore the birth imagery in Exodus and its implications for moral choices. The theme of Pharaoh's hardened heart reveals deep complexities in divine intention versus human decisions. They also connect the Passover and Yom Kippur lambs, examining their unique roles in understanding sin and atonement. Additionally, links between Jesus’ baptism and the dove from Noah’s ark highlight the scriptural significance of water and purification.
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Pharaoh's Hardened Heart Explored
- Pharaoh's hardening of his heart is portrayed as a complex interaction between his own choices and God's sovereignty.
- Later biblical leaders are depicted with similar "hardened hearts," echoing Pharaoh's role as a tyrant and oppressor.
Moses' Circumcision Prefigures Passover
- Moses’ near-death circumcision episode parallels Passover imagery and themes of blood as life and protection.
- Zipporah’s act with blood prefigures the Passover blood on doorposts saving Israel’s firstborn from death.
Blood and Accountability Theme
- God holds both Moses and Pharaoh accountable for shedding blood, reflecting a theme of justice and mercy.
- Zipporah's blood circumcision of Moses represents mercy amidst divine judgment, paralleling Passover.
