During the Passover season, the members of God's church reflect on the Old Testament symbolism of the slaughter of lambs, a representation that remains profoundly relevant to modern-day Christians. The ancient ritual of sacrificing the Passover lamb, though no longer practiced, embodies deep and eternal spiritual principles. The Lamb of God, epitomized by Jesus Christ, endured unimaginable spiritual agony as the sins of the world were laid upon Him, a sacrifice marked by the sting of death which is sin itself. Despite His dread of the approaching physical and spiritual torture, He looked beyond the suffering and the instant of His death, focusing on the joy of reunion with His Father and the restoration of His former glory. The purpose of the sacrifice of the Lamb of God will ultimately be fulfilled when death, sorrow, and pain are eradicated, and God's Family rejoices in eternal victory. Let us keep the Passover with the death of the Lamb of God in mind, anticipating that glorious time when our Savior's agony will be declared worth it, as He gathers His children around Him.

Jesus Christ stands as the central figure in our relationship with God, embodying numerous profound roles that connect the Old and New Covenants. Among these, He is the Lamb who gives His life for the sheep and for the whole world. This sacrificial aspect underscores His ultimate act of love and redemption, offering Himself as the means through which humanity can be reconciled to God. As the Lamb, He fulfills a vital purpose, pointing to the deeper spiritual significance of His sacrifice that transcends mere ritual, guiding us toward a true understanding of divine mercy and grace.

God reveals His plan of salvation for mankind through His commanded holy days, with the Passover marking the first step in this divine plan. In the observance of the Passover, the concept of the Lamb of God emerges as central to understanding forgiveness and redemption. When God instructed the Israelites to observe the Passover, each family was to choose an unblemished lamb on the 10th day of the month Abib, killing it on the 14th day at twilight and placing its blood on the doorposts and lintels of their homes to protect their firstborn from the death angel. This ritual symbolized a profound truth, as the innocent, unblemished lamb represented Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who lived a perfect, sinless life. His sacrifice, shedding His blood, allows for the forgiveness of sins, bringing believers into a right relationship with God and redeeming them from the penalty of breaking God's law. Jesus Christ Himself was crucified on the day of the Passover, fulfilling the symbolism of the lamb even to the very day, giving His life as a ransom for many. He observed the Passover during His earthly life, setting a perfect example for believers to follow. New Testament Christians are commanded to keep the Passover as a memorial of Christ's death, recognizing Him as their Passover, sacrificed for their salvation. Through His teachings, Jesus instituted the use of unleavened bread and wine during the Passover service, symbolizing His flesh and blood, and charged His followers to observe it in remembrance of His death for all time. This observance remains vital, as partaking in these symbols is essential for inheriting eternal life, a practice continued by the New Testament church and taught to Gentile believers by the apostles to be kept until His return.