The LORD’s Passover
“And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”
(Luke 23:33-34)
“Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover.” (Exodus 12:21)
“Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.
Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Ca’ia-phas,
And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.” (Matthew 26:2-4)
“Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats:” (Exodus 12:5)
“And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.” (Mark 14:55)
“Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:
No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.” (Luke 23:14-15)
“But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:”(1Peter 1:19)
“And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it.
And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses were ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.
And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.” (Exodus 12:7,13-14)
“And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.”
(Luke 22:15,19-20)
“But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.” (John 19:34)
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;”
(Ephesians 1:7)
“In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth ought of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye break a bone thereof.” (Exodus 12:46)
“But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:” (John 19:33)