Jesus is recognized as the Passover Lamb through scriptural fulfillment and symbolic representation as the perfect sacrifice for sin.
In the sermon, it is noted that Jesus knew He was the Passover during the time of His crucifixion. He is directly related to the Passover lamb described in Exodus 12, which had to be without blemish, representing His sinlessness. Just as the Israelites were instructed to apply the blood of the lamb to their doorposts for protection (Exodus 12:7), Christ's sacrifice protects believers from the judgement due for their sins. The connection is further established through references to the importance of the sacrificial system in providing a foreshadowing of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice for His people.
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