What situation was Israel in at the time of the first Passover in Exodus 12?
At the time of the first Passover in Exodus 12, the nation of Israel was in bondage and slavery under the heavy hand of the Egyptians. They had been there in that oppressive condition, and the Passover lamb was instituted in that context of Egyptian bondage.
Les teaches that Exodus 12 finds the nation of Israel in bondage and slavery under the heavy hand of the Egyptians. That setting stands behind the Passover, which Paul later applies in I Corinthians 5:7: "Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us." Leaven, Les notes, always spoke of sin or evil, so purging it out pictured salvation taking away the stigma of sin. John called Jesus the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Such Old Testament pictures are written for our learning and enhance New Testament understanding.
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How did the Israelites feel during the Passover night in Egypt?
The Israelites were secure, knowing the blood was on the door and they were covered, and they did not stand quivering in fear.