The Passover and the Produce

Northwest Bible Church – Aug. 25, 2024 – Joshua – Alan Conner

Josh. 5:10-12

The Passover and the Produce 

Intro

A. THE PASSOVER IN THE LAND (Joshua 5:10).

1. The importance of the Passover.   Ex. 23:17

2. The recipients of the Passover.   Ex. 12:44, 48.

3. The requirement of the Passover in the land.  Ex. 12:25 

4. The character of God in the Passover.    

a. The distinguishing sovereignty of God.   Ex. 11:7 

b. The grace of God.   Ezek. 20:8 

c. The wrath of God.   

d. The mercy of God.  

e. The faithfulness of God.   Ex. 12:13

 

B. THE PRODUCE OF THE LAND (Joshua 5:11-12).

 

1. They ate food from the land on the 15th day of the first month (Joshua 5:11).   

2. The manna stopped on the 16th day of the first month (Joshua 5:12).   

 

C. THE PASSOVER APPLICATION FOR THE CHURCH.

1. The Passover has been changed to the Lord’s Supper.

2. Christ is our Passover (1 Cor. 5:7).  

3. Things to do when taking the Lord’s Supper:

a. Review your life

b. Reflect on the cross of Christ.

c. Reflect on the coming of Christ.

d. Respond in thanksgiving.  

4. The helmet of salvation.  

 

 

Conclusion

 

Discussion questions:  Why was it important for Israel to celebrate the Passover?  How is the Passover lamb a picture of Jesus Christ?  Why is it important for us to take the Lord’s Supper and live in the light of its truth?  How does this help us fight and win spiritual battles?