On the last day of Unleavened Bread, God symbolically baptized Israel as they went down into the Red Sea at night and came out of that watery grave the next morning (Exodus 14:21-31). At dawn they saw the Egyptian soldiers and horses dead along the shore, proof that God had destroyed those who had oppressed them for generations and washed away what had enslaved them. Clean and free, the Israelites feared God and broke into song (Exodus 14:30-31; 15:1-21). This event ties into a pattern in which God begins each new creation with a cleansing baptism in water: the Flood, which Peter presents as an antitype of Christian baptism, and possibly the covering of the earth with water at Creation. Paul confirms Israel was baptized in the sea (I Corinthians 10:1-2). Yet almost none of them received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and lacking genuine faith, they died in the wilderness (Hebrews 3:16-19). By contrast, the 144,000 firstfruits of Revelation 14 will sing for joy at their redemption because they took their baptisms seriously. The day calls Christians to remember their own baptism, value it as among the most important days of their lives, and praise God for being counted worthy of it.

The last Day of Unleavened Bread calls God's people to see the contrast between God's creative way of giving and Satan's zero-sum system of getting, in which someone must lose for another to gain. That pattern began with Satan's pride, as the angels who shouted for joy at creation later saw man made in God's image, and it spread to mankind in Eden (Genesis 3). It is driven by covetousness, which is idolatry (Colossians 3:5). God's way, by contrast, is productive: what He gives remains and multiplies, like the seed-bearing plants of Genesis 1:29. The Exodus account of the seventh day shows the lesson. Israel did great physical labor, yet God did nearly all the work of their deliverance. At the Red Sea they looked back at Pharaoh's army, grumbled as though God owed them, and longed for the bondage they had left. God's command was "Go forward." Those delivered must not blame God for trials or return to the old system. They are set apart, as the firstborn with Christ, to live the unleavened life of Jesus Christ, the bread of life. They must abide in Him, bear fruit, kill self-centeredness, and endure with trust that God will never leave or forsake them.

The seventh day of Unleavened Bread, like the first, memorializes Israel's coming out of Egypt (Exodus 12:15-17). The first day marks their initial departure from Goshen on Nisan 15, and the last day marks their complete exit, when they crossed the Red Sea. The Bible never states this outright, but four points make it probable. The Red Sea crossing is the next great event after the departure. The sea was Egypt's natural border. Pharaoh and his army were not destroyed until the crossing, so Israel remained potentially under his power until then. And God alone was glorified in the deliverance, as Exodus 14 shows. The crossing pictures salvation: God, not Israel, did the saving, and He rendered the enemy powerless. Spiritually, it points to Christ's death and resurrection, which open the way out of bondage to Satan and into life. Israel's crossing is analogous to baptism (I Corinthians 10:2), yet that generation rebelled and died in the wilderness because they were not raised to newness of life. Believers, by contrast, are united with Christ's death and resurrection (Romans 6) and have the New Covenant and God's Spirit, with Christ as High Priest working to bring them to the Kingdom. The most crucial lesson of the feast is to keep feeding on Christ, the Bread of Life (John 6), whose life lived in believers brings resurrection "on the last day" and eternal life.

On the Last Day of Unleavened Bread, after seven days of eating unleavened bread, the significance of this practice remains clear. Jesus Christ, through His selfless act of outgoing concern, is bringing all of mankind into the Family of God, with the Father placing each individual in the vanguard alongside His Son, in positions determined by His perfect perspective. During these seven days, the focus has been on the perfect, sinless life lived by God in the flesh, emphasizing the need to continually take in the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth and to act upon it in daily life. This annual weeklong observance serves as a reminder of the privileged responsibility to strive to live apart from the leavened lives surrounding us, aiming to be a true witness for the only One who could perfectly demonstrate how to do so. This can only be achieved by the grace of God, as each person must be individually dedicated to living an unleavened life, faithfully serving the Body of Christ in the specific roles the Father has assigned, growing to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. The importance of ingesting the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth through Jesus Christ is paramount to maintaining unity with Him and one another, ensuring that the lamp of faith continues to burn brightly within a unified Body that learns and lives the Word of God. Repentance and the ability to persist in the unleavened life of Jesus Christ are solely by the grace of God, underscoring that none of this transformation is due to personal effort, but entirely through Him.

On the Last Day of Unleavened Bread, a significant event occurred that is tied to the concept of baptism. This day, which we observe and celebrate, marks the occasion when nearly two million Israelites experienced a type of baptism as they passed through the Red Sea, under the cloud and in the sea, as described in I Corinthians 10:1-2. This event, occurring on the Last Day of Unleavened Bread approximately 3500 years ago, symbolizes a profound commitment as all of Israel was baptized into Moses, committing to his leadership and to God's guidance. This historical moment serves as a powerful reminder of the connection between the Last Day of Unleavened Bread and baptism, prompting a renewal of the commitment made at our own baptism into the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Israelites' passage through the Red Sea, with water on either side and possibly covered by the cloud above, mirrors the immersion of baptism, signifying a transition from an old life to a new one under divine protection and guidance.

The Feast of Unleavened Bread is a week-long festival, with the first and last days designated as holy convocations for worship. This festival commemorates God releasing the Israelites from Egyptian bondage, emphasizing His active role in their liberation. The first day, Nisan or Abib 15, memorializes the initial departure from Goshen as God, through Moses, led them out of Egypt. The last day, the seventh day, while not explicitly defined in Scripture, appears to celebrate the completion of their exodus through God's power. It marks the point when they fully left Egypt, likely coinciding with the Red Sea crossing, a natural border and the final barrier to their complete freedom. On this day, Pharaoh's army was decisively defeated in a last attempt to re-enslave the Israelites, glorifying God in the process. The Red Sea crossing on the seventh day serves as a powerful example of God's direct intervention, making a way of escape when none seemed possible, and destroying the enemy's power. This event parallels the spiritual deliverance provided through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Just as God opened a path for the Israelites, He opens pathways to life for us, guiding us toward Him and glorifying Himself while thwarting the adversary's attempts to hinder our salvation. The last day of Unleavened Bread thus underscores the hope and assurance of complete deliverance, reflecting how Christ's resurrection ensures our journey toward eternal life in His Kingdom. As we conclude this feast, we are reminded to continue feeding on the Bread of Life, Jesus Christ, submitting to God's will to be saved and raised on the last day to live forever with Him.

On this Last Day of Unleavened Bread, observed on the 21st of Abib, we are reminded of the vital responsibility to move forward with the tools God has provided, undistracted by the challenges ahead. This day serves as a powerful lesson, echoing the circumstances faced by Moses thousands of years ago on this very day, urging us to proceed with faith toward the reality that lies before us. God calls us to carry out our duties, using the abilities He has granted, as we navigate our life's journey. As we conclude this week of eating Unleavened Bread, we are encouraged to stay focused beyond this time, ready to continue forward as part of the great cloud of witnesses, learning to love as He loves us. This day reinforces our mission and privilege to be a bright light in a dark world, diligently following Jesus Christ's command to love one another as He and the Father love us.

On this Last Day of Unleavened Bread, we commemorate a significant piece of God's incredible purpose to create man in His image and likeness, marking the final deliverance of Israel from their slave masters in Egypt. More importantly, this day prompts us to consider our own final deliverance from the slavery of this world, found only in Jesus Christ. Just as Israel was delivered through the miraculous intervention of God, freeing them physically from bondage in Egypt, we too have passed through the waters of baptism, burying the old man to be raised anew with Jesus Christ. Yet, we continue to battle our carnal nature on our wilderness journey, knowing that through Jesus Christ, our citizenship is already beyond the wilderness and in heaven with the Father and the Son. The fidelity of the Father and the Word, regardless of the cost, remains a hallmark characteristic in accomplishing Their purpose for our journey into Their Family. Just as the Word guided Israel through the Red Sea and out of bondage, He now guides the elect, and eventually all of mankind, out of satan's bondage to sin, toward the places He has prepared for us. He not only serves as our guide but provides everything needed to successfully complete this journey. However, as it was costly to Him, so too must it be costly to us if we are to succeed, staying behind Him and receiving grace upon grace. If we keep our eyes focused on Him, using the gifts He has graciously given, we will reach the journey's end that the Father and the Word determined from the beginning. On this day, as we recall our journey from the slavery of sin to the Kingdom of God, pictured in Israel's miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, we recognize that God finalized His deliverance of Israel from Egypt, though a long journey lay ahead. Had they obeyed Him, they could have been free, reflecting God's faithfulness to accomplish what He has set out to do. God provided everything Israel needed for His glory, establishing a pattern of order for them to maintain throughout their journey, just as He has given us innate talents and abilities, along with His Holy Spirit and its gifts, to focus on the journey's end while working together as one united body. Despite God's awesome physical presence with Israel, they failed to stay focused on His faithful promise due to faithlessness, often taking His presence for granted. This day serves as both a warning and a great hope, reminding us that our job is the journey, learning to live as God lives, with God always providing for His people as we move forward together toward His Kingdom.

On the last day of Unleavened Bread, the Israelites faced a dire situation as they found themselves trapped at the Red Sea, with the Egyptian army in pursuit. This moment, occurring at the end of the period symbolizing their journey out of bondage, marked a critical test of their resolve. As they stood between the sea and the approaching enemy, fear gripped them, yet it was here that God demonstrated His power through a miraculous deliverance. He parted the sea, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground, while the waters later closed over the pursuing Egyptians, destroying them. This event on the last day of Unleavened Bread underscores that even at the end of a long struggle, when challenges seem insurmountable, God intervenes with His mighty works to save His people. It highlights a contrast to the boldness and joy of the first day of Unleavened Bread, showing that perseverance through trials, even to the very end, is met with His salvation.

As we observe the Last Day of Unleavened Bread, we commemorate the culmination of Israel's journey out of Egypt, a pivotal moment orchestrated by God Himself. On this holy day, Israel prepared to leave Egypt for good, having been in the wilderness area of Egyptian territory throughout the week. God moved the pillar of fire to the rear, protecting Israel from the advancing Egyptians, casting darkness and terror on the Egyptian side while providing light to the Israelites as they readied to depart. This mirrors their initial hasty exodus on the first holy day, yet now they stood at the brink of complete freedom. God caused a wind to blow all night, driving back the Red Sea and drying the land to create a causeway for Israel to cross on dry ground. They moved their wagons and cattle safely, with no risk of getting stuck, as God had thought of every detail. While it was still dark, they began to cross, led by God's hand in the darkness, just as they had left in haste at the start of this week. Through this act, God demonstrated His power over Egypt and Pharaoh, ensuring Israel's complete liberation as the waters returned and destroyed the pursuing Egyptian army, leaving not one of them remaining. This event on the Last Day of Unleavened Bread stands as a testament to God's sovereignty and His ability to save His people, reinforcing the significance of this day in our observance.

God intended the keeping of the Last Day of Unleavened Bread, along with the eating of unleavened bread for the entire seven days, to serve as a reminder of what He has done for us. Unleavened bread is to remind us of how He brought us out of bondage. On the Last Day of Unleavened Bread, during the night, the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind, making the sea into dry land and dividing the waters. The children of Israel went into the midst of the sea on dry ground, with the waters forming a wall on their right hand and on their left. God opened a pathway through the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to cross, demonstrating His power and deliverance. On the east coast of the Red Sea, there was great rejoicing in the camp of Israel on the seventh and Last Day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, commemorating their deliverance from slavery in Egypt.

On this Last Day of Unleavened Bread, we commemorate the day when the Egyptian army, representing sin, was drowned in the Red Sea. This event symbolizes how sin relentlessly pursues us, just as the Egyptian army did not want to let the Israelites go. According to Exodus 12:15-17, we are to observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days, removing leaven from our homes and holding holy convocations on the first and seventh days. This observance is to be kept as an everlasting ordinance, marking the day the LORD brought the Israelites out of Egypt, a place representing sin. On the seventh day, as stated in Exodus 13:6-7, there shall be a feast to the LORD, and unleavened bread must be eaten with no leaven seen in our quarters. The act of de-leavening our homes reflects our diligence in removing sin from our lives, showing God how serious we are about this process. It is a challenging and painful task, much like overcoming sin, which may cost us relationships, jobs, or financial stability. Yet, it underscores the importance of striving for the Kingdom of God, pushing us to examine what we are willing to sacrifice to be part of His plan.

The Last Day of Unleavened Bread holds significant events that demonstrate faith and God's deliverance. Hebrews 11:28-29 recounts how, by faith, Moses kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood to protect the firstborn, and the Israelites passed through the Red Sea as on dry land, while the Egyptians were drowned attempting the same. The chronology in Exodus 13 and 14, along with Numbers 33, indicates that this crossing occurred seven days after leaving Egypt on the first day, aligning with the Last Day of Unleavened Bread, marking their complete deliverance from Egypt's power as the army was destroyed in the sea. Additionally, Hebrews 11:30 highlights the fall of Jericho's walls after being encircled for seven days, an event likely occurring on the Last Day of Unleavened Bread, forty years after the Red Sea crossing. Josephus notes in Antiquities of the Jews that the Israelites began their march on the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and after seven days of marching, the walls fell, suggesting this timing. Joshua 6:4 and 6:15 mention the seventh day, often indicating a holy day, and the use of seven priests, seven trumpets, and seven marches on that day underscores God's perfection and satisfaction in fulfilling His promises. The fall of Jericho also symbolized a restoration of Israel's relationship with God, as seen in Joshua 5 with the renewal of circumcision, a sign of the Abrahamic covenant, before observing Passover. This act rolled away the reproach of Egypt, signifying liberation from subjugation and a return to covenant promises of inheriting the land. The jubilee trumpets used at Jericho proclaimed liberty, announcing the return of Abraham's descendants to their promised land, with God decisively acting to ensure the outcome, as He had already given them the city before the walls fell.