What does the Passover teach us about God's nature?

The Passover story serves as a pivotal moment that reveals God's nature—both just and gracious. In Exodus 12:12-13, God’s judgment is pronounced on all of Egypt, signifying that His justice does not neglect any sin. The blood on the doors of the Jewish homes illustrated that the only thing that could divert His judgment was the blood of a sacrificial lamb. This signifies that God's nature is one of strict justice; without blood, there can be no forgiveness. Yet, in His grace, He provided a means for deliverance through the shedding of blood. The Passover ultimately points to Christ, our perfect Passover lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7), whose blood secures salvation for His people, highlighting the dual aspects of God’s nature: His just demand for blood and His loving provision of it through Christ.