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What does the Bible say about the Passover in John 2?

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In John 2, the Passover is referred to as the 'Jews' Passover,' indicating its ceremonial nature contrasted with Christ, who is the true fulfillment as the Lord's Passover.

In John 2:13, we see Jesus attending the 'Jews' Passover,' which signifies a shift from the original intent of the feast as a memorial of God's deliverance to its later ceremonial form. The significance of the Passover is deeply rooted in Exodus, where it commemorated the Lord passing over the houses of Israel during the final plague in Egypt. The term 'Jews' in John indicates a level of detachment from true worship, as the celebration had become merely ritualistic. Jesus presents Himself not just to observe this feast but to fulfill it as the ultimate sacrifice—He is the Lord's Passover that the Old Testament types and shadows pointed towards.
Scripture References: John 2:12-17, Exodus 12:27

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