The LORD’S Passover - An Exegesis of Exodus 12:1-14

Abstract

In this exegetical study presented to the Chicago Pastoral Conference in 1999, Paul Brug explores Exodus 12:1–14, the institution of the LORD’s Passover. Brug examines the Hebrew text verse by verse, offering grammatical, lexical, and theological insights. He highlights the Passover as both a historical act of deliverance from Egypt and a typological foreshadowing of Christ, the true Passover Lamb. The study draws connections between the Old Testament ritual and the New Testament Lord’s Supper, emphasizing the sacrificial and redemptive nature of the lamb’s blood. Brug also addresses interpretive debates, including Zwingli’s symbolic reading of the Passover and Luther’s rebuttal. The paper concludes that the Passover was not merely a memorial but a means of grace, pointing forward to Christ’s atoning sacrifice. This detailed exegesis underscores the continuity of God’s redemptive plan from the Old to the New Covenant. —Abstract generated by Microsoft Copilot (GPT-4)