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he kept the Passover: See Exodus 12:1–27. The first Passover (Exodus 12:28–30) started the Exodus (Exodus 12:31–42, 50–51) and began the yearly Passover celebration as a remembrance (Exodus 12:43–49; 13:1–16).
the sprinkling of blood: Sprinkling the blood of sacrifices in the old covenant was similar to the sprinkling of Christ’s blood (see Hebrews 9:12–14, 18–22).
These strong examples of faith start with Abraham's family and end with Rahab. They show that faith is the only way to respond to God.
Chapter 11 gives a long list of people who trusted God. This shows clearly that living by faith is the only true way to follow God. The writer keeps repeating the words “by faith” to make this message clear. Each example follows the same pattern:
(a) the phrase by faith,
(b) the person's name,
(c) the event or action showing faith, and
(d) the result.
Abraham Moses “Belief” in the Gospel of John By Faith Faith and Good Deeds God Protects His Servant The Cross and Passover
Parallels
People
Passover: An annual Jewish feast commemorating the Exodus
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Exodus, the Hebrews, Letter to the Inheritance Letter to the Romans Messiah Moses Obedience Perseverance The Destroyer
Topics
Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled on Door Posts Faith in Espousing the Cause of his People Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Trial of Moses, when Sent to Pharaoh Moses: Character of Faith of Sacrifices were offered in Faith of a Coming Saviour Sprinkling of Blood The Feast of the Passover: Moses Kept Through Faith