Today’s Reading: Exodus 12:1–13

Before you begin, pray together and ask the Holy Spirit to help your family see Jesus in today’s story.

Today’s Big Truth:

God rescued His people through the blood of a lamb—just like He rescues us through Jesus.

In today’s reading, God is preparing His people to leave Egypt after many years of slavery. On this special night, called Passover, the Israelites were told to take a perfect lamb, sacrifice it, and put its blood on the doorposts of their homes.

God promised that when He saw the lamb’s blood, He would pass over their homes and keep them safe from judgment.

This was a powerful rescue moment…

 But it was also a picture of something even greater God would do one day.

Pointing to Jesus

In the New Testament, we learn that this was not just a story about ancient Israel—it was a preview of God’s rescue plan for the whole world.

Jesus is called our Passover Lamb.

The apostle Paul says:

“Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed for us.” — 1 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT)

Just like the lamb’s blood saved the Israelites from death, Jesus’ blood saves us from sin and separation from God.

And John the Baptist announced Jesus by saying:

“Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” — John 1:29 (NLT)

Who did the Lamb of God come for? “Me!”

The lamb had to be:

• perfect,
• without blemish,
• and innocent.

Jesus is our perfect and innocent Savior who willingly gave His life for us.

 The Passover lamb looked forward to the day Jesus would come and free us forever.

Truth for Today:

God rescues us through Jesus.

 We can trust Him with our whole hearts.

Family Discussion Questions

• Why do you think God used a lamb as a picture of Jesus?
• How does it make you feel to know Jesus gave His life for you?