For even Christ our Passover 1 Corinthians 5

“For even Christ our Passover” 1 Corinthians 5: 7

1 Corinthians 5: 7 “Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us” 2

Introduction Paul uses an allegory in this text when he wrote of Christ being “our Passover” § “Purge out” - to cleanse out, be purified, remove, to clear away § “new lump” - free from sin & doctrines of men § “as ye are” - Christians are cleansed by the blood of Christ, therefore “unleavened” Paul alludes to the “Passover” of Exodus 12 in our text § The sacrificial lamb is likened to Christ, the “Lamb of God” 3

We Will Compare The… Old Testament Passover & New Testament Sacrifice of Christ 4

BOTH SACRAFICES Delivered From Bondage Old Testament § Egyptian bondage § Exodus 1: 10 -14 § Israelites suffered miserable bondage § Exodus 6: 9 New Testament § Bondage to sin § Romans 6: 6; 7: 14 § Man is in misery because of sin § Romans 7: 22 -23; 6: 23 a 5

BOTH SACRAFICES Envolve Elements of Salvation Old Testament NEW TESTAMENT § The Israelites realized they had been redeemed from slavery § We are redeemed by the precious blood of Christ § Exodus 15: 13 & 16 § Israelites did nothing to deserve this rescue § Exodus 15: 13 § Matt 20: 28: 1 Pet. 1: 18 -19 § 1 Corinthians 6: 19 -20 § Man is undeserving of the rescue from sin § Eph. 2: 8 -10; Titus 3: 5 6

BOTH SACRAFICES Envolve Elements of Salvation OLD TESTAMENT § Israelites had to believe in what God did for them § Exodus 14: 22 § Israelites had to act on their belief that God would protect them § Exodus 12: 26 -28 NEW TESTAMENT § We must believe in the sacrifice offed by Christ § Romans 3: 21 -25; 5: 1 -2 § Man must act on his faith in Christ and fruit will be brought forth § Acts 6: 7; Romans 16: 25 -26 7

BOTH SACRAFICES Required Sacrifice of a Perfect Lamb OLD TESTAMENT § The sacrifice consisted of a physical lamb § Exodus 12: 3 § Sins could only be atoned by the shedding of blood § Leviticus 17: 11; Heb. 9: 22 NEW TESTAMENT § Christ Himself is the “Lamb of God” § John 1: 29; Rev. 5: 6 -13 § The blood of bulls and goats could not take away sin § Hebrews 10: 4 8

BOTH SACRAFICES Involve a Commemorative Meal OLD TESTAMENT § The sacrificial lamb was killed and eaten § Exodus 12: 8 -10 § This meal was eaten once a year at the Passover § Exodus 12: 14 NEW TESTAMENT § Symbolically, we partake of Christ § 1 Corinthians 11: 23 -25 § The Lord’s Supper is eaten “the first day of the week” (every week) § Acts 20: 7 9

BOTH SACRAFICES Involve a Commemorative Meal OLD TESTAMENT § The Israelites were to observe the Lord’s Passover in haste, being prepared to depart immediately NEW TESTAMENT § Christians observe the Lord’s Supper in a worthy manner, discerning the Lord’s body § 1 Corinthians 11: 27 -29 § Exodus 12: 11 10

Conclusion Because Christ is “our Passover” - LET US… § “Purge out” - that which will defile § Be a “new lump” - free from sin & doctrines of men § “as [we] are unleavened” - cleansed by the blood of Christ “For Even Christ Our Passover Is Sacrificed For Us” 11

Have You Obeyed the Gospel? n An alien sinner must… n Hear the Gospel - Romans 10: 17 n Believe the Gospel – Romans 10: 10 n Repent of your sins – Acts 17: 30, 31 n Confess Christ – Acts 8: 37 n Be Baptized in water – Acts 8: 38; 2: 38 n An erring child of God must… n Repent and Pray – Acts 8: 22 n Live faithfully unto death – Revelation 2: 10 12