S4: Week 11 Day 2: Going Deeper in Exodus 12:1-13

Summary

A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace

Episode: Season 4, Week 11, Day 2: Going Deeper in Exodus 12:1-13
Release Date: March 11, 2025
Host(s): Alexa and Beth, The Daily Grace Co.

Introduction to the Episode

In this episode of A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace, hosts Alexa and Beth delve into Exodus 12:1-13, continuing their exploration of how Christ is present throughout all of Scripture. This study is part of Season 4, which follows the Christ in All Scripture reading plan, aiming to reveal the intricate connections between Old and New Testament passages that point to Jesus.

Contextual Background: Israel's Journey to Deliverance

Alexa begins by setting the stage for the current study, outlining the historical and theological backdrop that leads to the events of Exodus 12.

Alexa [00:45]: "The passages from Exodus that we've studied over the last two weeks have really set us up well for this week. We've seen that Israel is God's chosen people, that they were enslaved by the Pharaoh in Egypt, and that God has chosen Moses... to lead these people to freedom."

She explains that the narrative has brought Israel from slavery towards the significant moment of the Passover, where deliverance is actualized. However, there is a period of doubt and despair among the Israelites and Moses before God intervenes through the plagues.

Alexa [01:45]: "There's a moment between when God calls Moses and whenever he actually delivers the people through the Passover, where we actually see the people of Israel and Moses included all begin to doubt."

The conversation further details the sequence of the plagues, culminating in the final and most devastating plague—the death of the firstborn—which sets the stage for the institution of the Passover as a means of salvation.

Exploring God's Character: Justice and Mercy

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to unpacking God's dual attributes of justice and mercy as demonstrated in Exodus 12:1-13.

Alexa [02:25]: "We talked a little bit yesterday about God's justice and his mercy being at play here... On the surface, it might be confusing how they're related and how they're working together."

Alexa elaborates on God's justice, emphasizing His authority as Creator and King, which justifies His right to enact righteous judgment upon those who disobey Him and oppress His people.

Alexa [02:45]: "God is our creator. He is our king. He's the ruler of all things. He has a right to judge and to punish those who disobey him, especially those who disobey him and hurt his people and hurt his world."

However, the narrative also reveals the universality of sin, highlighting that all of humanity, including the Israelites, succumb to idolatry and corruption.

Alexa [03:20]: "All of us have disobeyed God... All of us have worshiped other idols... All of us have hurt the world that God created and hurt other people that God has created."

In response to this pervasive sin, God's justice demands retribution, but His mercy provides a way out through the Passover.

Alexa [04:00]: "Through his mercy, God provides a way which is the Passover that allows for Israel to escape their just punishment in order to bring them to Himself and make them his righteous people."

This interplay between justice and mercy not only demonstrates God's righteous nature but also prefigures the ultimate act of mercy in the New Testament.

Connection to Christ in Scripture

Beth expresses enthusiasm about uncovering the connections to Christ within the Exodus narrative.

Beth [04:29]: "I love that. And that makes me just all the more excited to continue to dive into this passage and see what connections we have to to Christ."

While the transcript does not delve into specifics, the implication is clear: the Passover lamb and the protection it affords Israel points forward to Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God, whose sacrifice brings salvation and deliverance from sin.

Application and Encouragement

The hosts encourage listeners to engage deeply with the Scriptures, emphasizing that Christ is central to the entire Biblical narrative. By studying these passages in tandem—one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament—listeners can gain a more profound understanding of God's redemptive plan.

Alexa [00:17]: "We are hopeful that through studying these passages each week, you will see how Christ is not only present throughout the entire Biblical story, but the center of it."

Conclusion and Next Steps

Alexa and Beth wrap up the episode by inviting listeners to join them in the continuation of the study, promising further exploration of the connections between the Old and New Testaments.

Beth [04:29]: "So I hope that you join us tomorrow as we look at our New Testament passage and then go on later this week to see how these passages connect to Christ."

They also direct listeners to additional resources available on thedailygraceco.com, including studies, journals, and other materials to aid in their spiritual growth and understanding of God's Word.

Beth [04:45]: "Be sure to check out our show notes for some helpful links and resources related to today's episode... We're looking forward to studying God's Word with you again tomorrow. Bye friends."

Notable Quotes

• Alexa [00:17]: "We are hopeful that through studying these passages each week, you will see how Christ is not only present throughout the entire Biblical story, but the center of it."
• Beth [02:20]: "That's super helpful."
• Alexa [02:25]: "God's righteous judgment strikes no human is going to be exempt unless God Himself intervenes in some way."
• Alexa [04:00]: "Through his mercy, God provides a way which is the Passover that allows for Israel to escape their just punishment in order to bring them to Himself and make them his righteous people."
• Beth [04:29]: "I hope that you join us tomorrow as we look at our New Testament passage and then go on later this week to see how these passages connect to Christ."

Resources and Further Study

For those interested in diving deeper into the themes discussed in this episode, The Daily Grace Co. offers a variety of resources:

• Studies and Journals: Enhance your personal study with guided journals and comprehensive study guides.
• Story of Redemption Series: If you're following specific reading plans like the Story of Redemption, Eden To Eternity, or Behold: A Study of the New Testament, corresponding seasons are available.
• Online Resources: Visit thedailygraceco.com for access to all study materials and additional support.

Stay connected and receive daily encouragement by following The Daily Grace Co. on Instagram and subscribing to the Daily Grace Podcast.

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This episode of A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace offers a profound exploration of Exodus 12:1-13, highlighting how the Passover serves as a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work. Through the lenses of justice and mercy, Alexa and Beth guide listeners to a deeper appreciation of God's character and His intricate plan for salvation, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the center of the Biblical narrative.

Transcript

[A]

Welcome to A Year in the Bible with daily grace. This year we want to spend a few minutes with you every day walking through our study, Christ in All of Scripture. Each week we will dive deeply into two passages of Scripture, one from the Old Testament and one from the new, seeing how they connect and point to Jesus.

[B]

Whether you are doing the study yourself or just following along with us here, we are hopeful that through studying these passages each week, you will see how Christ is not only present throughout the entire Biblical story, but the center of it. Hi friends. Welcome back to A Year in the Bible. My name is Alexa and I'm here with my co host, Beth.

[A]

Hi friends. Today we're going to be taking a closer look at the passage we annotated Yesterday from Exodus 12.

[B]

Yes. So Beth, where does this passage fit in the Biblical story?

[A]

Yeah. So the passages from Exodus that we've studied over the last two weeks have really set us up well for this week. We've seen that Israel is God's chosen people, that they were enslaved by the Pharaoh in Egypt, and that God has chosen Moses, an Israelite who lived in the Pharaoh's house for a while, to be the one who is going to lead these people to freedom. And so that is all in the background as we move into this week in the Passover, when God's people actually do get to experience deliverance. But before this, we actually. There's a moment between when God calls Moses and whenever he actually delivers the people through the Passover, where we actually see the people of Israel and Moses included all begin to doubt. They start to feel like the Pharaoh is never going to let them free and that this is all going to be for nothing. And you can read a little bit more about that in the study day in our Christ and all scripture study as well. But what God ends up doing is he brings about these plagues. And so these are relatively famous. Most people, if you know anything about the Bible, this might be a story that's familiar to you, but there's frogs and flies and all sorts of stuff sound really terrible. And the plagues are sent to convince Pharaoh to persuade him to release the people. And this one, the Passover, is connected to the final plague where the angel of death is going to come through and kill all of the firstborn in the land of Egypt. So that's kind of just the background of getting us exactly to where we are now, where God gives these instructions and why he's giving these instructions.

[B]

That's super helpful. Okay, now what about how we see God's character.

[A]

Yeah. So we talked a little bit yesterday about God's justice and his mercy being at play here. And I think it's going to be really helpful to continue to unpack those things and to go a little bit deeper into them here, because it is a little bit confusing, I think, on the surface as to how they're related and how they're working together. The first thing is that God's righteous judgment is just. God is our creator. He is our king. He's the ruler of all things. He has a right to judge and to punish those who disobey him, especially those who disobey him and hurt his people and hurt his world. And that's because he is our creator. He is our king. But the final plague in this Exodus story actually highlights an essential truth about all humanity, which is that all of us have sinned. So all of us have disobeyed God. All of us have worshiped other idols. All of us have hurt the world that God created and hurt other people that God has created. And so even God's people, even Israel, are prone to sin and they're corrupted by it. We actually see there are some passages that are in your study that show us how the Bible actually tells us that while they were in Egypt, the people of Israel were worshiping the Egyptian gods. And so they were not innocent completely. And so God's righteous judgment when it strikes no human is going to be exempt unless God Himself intervenes in some way. And that is exactly what he does with the Passover. And I just think this is really cool because it shows us how God's judgment is righteous and just and it comes upon all of us, but how God Himself steps in to protect us. And that's his mercy. So through his mercy, God provides a way which is the Passover that allows for Israel to escape their just punishment in order to bring them to Himself and make them his righteous people. So yeah, I just think that it's really important to see how God's justice is deserved here. But his mercy cramps over that and he delivers his people through the gift of the Passover.

[B]

I love that. And that makes me just all the more excited to continue to dive into this passage and see what connections we have to to Christ. So I hope that you join us tomorrow as we look at our New Testament passage and then go on later this week to see how these passages connect to Christ. So we hope to see you then than thank you for listening to today's episode of a year in the Bible with daily Grace. Be sure to check out our show notes for some helpful links and resources related to today's episode. And make sure you're following aalygrace Podcast and hedaily Grace Co on Instagram for more Bible study resources and encouragement. We're looking forward to studying God's Word with you again tomorrow. Bye friends.