Exodus 12
Over Two Million Israelites Leave Egypt
The Egyptians urged the Israelites to leave quickly, afraid that if they stayed, everyone in Egypt would die (v. 33). This fulfilled what God had promised earlier (Ex. 3:21–22). The Egyptians were so eager for them to go that they gave away their jewelry and clothing to hasten their departure (vv. 34–36).
The Passover
Don’t pass over the Passover! This was God’s Memorial Day, marking Israel’s deliverance from slavery and the start of their new life with Him (vv. 1–2). God said, “When I see the blood, I will pass over you” (v. 13). The blood on the Israelites’ doors was an act of faith in God’s promise and obedience to apply the blood.
The Celebration of The Passover
In celebration of the Passover meal, they were to eat bread made without leaven (v. 15). This is flatbread made with no yeast. In fact, if you ate anything made with yeast during this festival, you would be excommunicated from Israel. The only work they were allowed to do during t …