Daily Lesson for Tuesday 29th of July 2025

The blood of the sacrificed animal is a key element in this celebration. Those who participated in this feast had put the blood of the slain lamb on the doorframes of their houses. In this way, they demonstrated their faith in God, believing that He would deliver them from what those not covered by the blood would face.

What a powerful expression of the gospel!

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The Passover lamb had to be without blemish because it pointed to Jesus Christ, “ ‘the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’ ” (John 1:29, NKJV). The animal’s blood played a crucial role: it symbolized protection and was the sign of life at a time of death.

“ ‘ “Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt” ’ ” (Exodus 12:13, NKJV).

The whole gospel was associated with the celebration of the Passover because it pointed not only to freedom from slavery and going to the Promised Land but to Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for our sins and His ­merits applied to all who are covered by His blood.

Centuries later as Paul looked back on this celebration, he wrote: “Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us” (1 Corinthians 5:7, NKJV).

Yeast, or leaven, was used to prepare dough of various kinds. When it is first mentioned in the Bible, it is in connection with the preparation of the unleavened bread on the eve of the Israelites’ departure from Egypt. Yeast also had to be removed from their homes (Exodus 12:8,15-20; Exodus 13:3-7). In this particular context, yeast was a symbol of sin (1 Corinthians 5:6-8); therefore, it was not to be used during the Passover festival for a week.

The unleavened bread is a symbol of the sinless Messiah, who overcame all temptations and gave His life for us (John 1:29, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 4:15). A bunch of “hyssop,” which was dipped in the blood, symbolized God’s purifying grace (Psalms 51:7). In short, all through Pesach, the redeeming work of Jesus is revealed.

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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/25c-05-pesach/

Exodus points us to a wonderful conclusion with the Israelites being bound for the Promised Land, hence our theme hymn for the quarter being 
We Are Bound For The Promised Land – Hymn 620.

“We too should try the best we can to be both loving and just” says Sunday’s lesson study. It is in this day that we learn
Love Consecrates The Humblest Act – Hymn 406.

 As we keep learning during the week and find in the Passover “the focus is on worshipping the Lord, who was going to redeem them” (and us), we have:
Hymn 6 – O Worship The Lord who will show 
By Christ Redeemed – Hymn 402 and 
Hymn 337/338 – Redeemed.

With the blood of the spotless lamb being spread on the doorpost, “in this way, they demonstrated their faith in God”: 
My Faith Looks Up To Thee – Hymn 517 because 
Worthy, Worthy Is The Lamb – Hymn 246. “Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for our sins and His merits apply to all who are covered by His blood”: 
Cover With His Life – Hymn 412.

 All of the learning the Israelites were doing was to be passed on to the next generations. We are favoured in being able to ask
Saviour, Teach Me – Hymn 193 with this whole celebration of Passover being “an act of faith”: 
Hymn 517 – My Faith Looks Up To Thee.

Please continue to search the scriptures this week to be blessed and to bless others.

 To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

 Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

  2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/5-passover-singing-with-inspiration/

Key Thought: The tenth plague is the climax of the plagues. The people were to properly prepare themselves. The question was, will we trust the Lord or will we ignore it? The same question is for us today.
August 2, 2025

1. Have a volunteer read Exodus 11:1-10.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What warning did God give before bringing judgment upon Egypt?
3. Personal Application: If we can’t perfectly balance mercy and justice, why is it better to err on the side of mercy? Or is it? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “How can we teach our children in an attractive and meaningful way, without being annoying or forceful, so that they be full of the knowledge of God?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Exodus 12:1-20.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What specific instructions did God give Moses and Aaron before Israel left Egypt?
3. Personal Application: Why is it so important to always remember the good God has done for you in the past and that He will do good for you in the future as well.? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “God warns us not to follow the path to destruction. But how does a person in this media driven world avoid the distractions in our lives to hold on to God?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Exodus 12:17-23.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What role does blood play in the celebration of Passover?
3. Personal Application: What does the fact that it took the blood of Jesus, God Himself, to atone for sin and to show us how bad sin really is? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “How do we understand who God struck dead many fistrborn, many of whom were “innocent”? How does this and the flood show the reality of God’s love and justice?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Exodus 12:29,30.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. Why did God focus on the firstborn male?
3. Personal Application: In what ways have you suffered for other’s sins? What ways have others suffered for your sins? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared. ”Ministry of Healing, p. 148)

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Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/5-passover-teaching-plan/