Today's podcast has an "*" next to Exodus 12 because this chapter is one of the most important chapters in the Bible. It shows us God's work of redemption specifically through the blood of a lamb. This key chapter points us to Christ who is our true redemption. Join us for this study in this key chapter! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: Exodus 12 1. The podcast mentioned that Exodus 12 is one of the most important chapters in the Old Testament. Why do you think this is the case? 2. Early in the podcast, it explains what the term "Passover" means and what it refers to. What explanation was given? How does Isaiah 31:5 help us understand the concept of "sparing someone"? 3. How does the Passover event show us what redemption looks like? In light of what we've seen so far in our study of God's Word, who are some other people back in Genesis who were redeemed by God? What were they redeemed to or for? 4. 1st Corinthians 5:7 calls Jesus our Passover lamb. What were some of the ways discussed in the podcast for how the Passover meal pictured Jesus and His life and ministry? 5. What were the specific steps given in verses 3 – 12, that these first Jews were to follow with that first Passover? What promise did the Lord give to them in verse 13? 6. We know later from passages like Hebrews 3:16 and Hebrews 4:3 that these people were not truly going to follow and obey the Lord throughout their lives. What explanation did the podcast give for how a person could enter into a physical covenant with the Lord but not automatically be in a spiritual covenant with Him? What has to happen to be in a true, spiritual covenant with the Lord? 7. Why were the people commanded to wait inside in Exodus 12:23? What do you think it would have been like, to be safe inside while hearing the agony of people outside as God's judgment fell upon them? 8. According to the podcast, what might be some reasons why God brought this judgment of death upon the Egyptians? How do we see God's mercy leading up to this judgment? How did the people respond to God's warnings? 9. What reason was given in the podcast for why the Lord might have brought the death of the firstborn? How did this finally break the Egyptian hold on the Jewish slaves? 10. Although this passage is about the physical redemption of Israel, it ultimately points to our spiritual redemption that is found in Christ. What is this spiritual redemption that Paul talks about in Ephesians 1:7? What is its basis? What does it accomplish? Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.