❌B-Easter vs. Passover: The Power of Passover & The Line It Created

The blood on the door wasn’t decoration—it was division.  Passover still draws that line today. It was the visible line between life and death. Between obedience and destruction. Between those who feared the Word of the Lord… and those who ignored it. That night in Egypt, there was no room for compromise. You were either covered or exposed.  And that same line still exists today.

Passover draws a dividing line. But over time, 
the world blurred it with tradition—and then 
buried it under sugar.

What we now call “Easter” was never God’s idea. The word itself is believed to trace back to Ēostre or Ishtar—ancient fertility goddesses celebrated in spring with symbols of reproduction: rabbits and eggs. The bunny wasn’t innocent. It was a pagan emblem of fertility, tied to rituals that had nothing to do with Christ and everything to do with carnal worship. Over time, man merged it with the resurrection narrative—and the result was B-Easter: a confusing cocktail of covenant and counterfeit.

But God doesn’t mix blood with bunnies.

He doesn’t dress the cross in pastel.

Passover was built on blood—unapologetically. The blood of an innocent lamb had to be shed and applied publicly. It wasn’t symbolic. It wasn’t seasonal. It was survival. And now, Jesus, the final Lamb, has fulfilled that image once and for all—not for a feast day, but for eternity.

So let the world decorate. Let them color eggs and chase rabbits. But know this:

God is still looking for the blood.

Not your good intentions.

Not your cute traditions.

Not your celebration of spring.

Just the blood.

And if it’s not applied, you’re not covered.

Most people don’t realize just how deep the mystery of Passover runs. While the world waters down resurrection power into pastel eggs and Sunday traditions, God’s appointed feast—Passover—is layered with prophetic precision, covenant revelation, and a message of blood-bought deliverance that still cries out today.

Passover was never just about Israel escaping Egypt. It was about Christ stepping in to become everything Adam failed to be—the Lamb, the Door, the Deliverer, and the Divider of light from darkness.

Every detail in Exodus wasn’t just historical—it was heavenly architecture, pointing to a moment on Calvary where prophecy, blood, and glory would collide. And for those with eyes to see, Passover reveals a Gospel so exact, it leaves no room for coincidence—only awe.

The Lamb Was Chosen Before It Was Slain

In Exodus 12:3 and 6, God gave specific instructions: the lamb had to be selected on the tenth day and kept until the fourteenth. It had to live among the people for four days before it was slain. This wasn’t just about choosing any lamb—it was about watching, inspecting, and proving that it was without blemish.

Fast-forward to the Gospels: Jesus rides into Jerusalem on the 10th of Nisan—what we call Palm Sunday. For the next four days, He’s questioned, examined, challenged by Pharisees, Sadducees, Romans, and the crowd. And He’s found innocent—yet slain anyway. This detail alone proves the unshakable precision of God’s plan. Christ wasn’t killed randomly. He was the Lamb chosen before the foundation of the world (1 Peter 1:19–20) and revealed at just the right time.

No Bone Was to Be Broken

God declared in Exodus 12:46 and again in Numbers 9:12 that no bone of the lamb was to be broken. This may seem like a small detail—until you realize that crucifixion victims had their legs broken to hasten death. But when soldiers came to Jesus, He was already dead. Not a bone was touched.

John 19:36 says,

“These things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: ‘Not one of His bones will be broken.’” 

This wasn’t coincidence. This was confirmation. Even in death, Jesus fulfilled the law to the letter. He didn’t just die for us—He died perfectly for us.

Bitter Herbs and Urgency Were Required

The Israelites were told in Exodus 12:8–11 to eat the lamb with bitter herbs and unleavened bread, dressed for travel, ready to leave Egypt in haste. God wasn’t giving them a luxury meal—He was giving them a prophetic message: Don’t get comfortable in bondage. 

The bitter herbs reminded them of the pain of slavery. The haste reminded them that deliverance requires readiness. Likewise, Jesus didn’t save us so we could settle in this world. He saved us so we’d stay unleavened, holy, and urgent in our calling.

Today’s church too often removes the bitterness and the urgency—but Passover demands both: remembrance of where you came from, and readiness for where you’re going.

Passover Wasn’t Just About Deliverance—It Was About Division

Exodus 11:6–7 is clear: on the night of Passover, there would be a great cry in Egypt—but not even a dog would bark against Israel. This wasn’t just deliverance—it was distinction. God drew a line. Those under the blood were protected.

Those outside it were exposed.

This same truth applies today. In a world that wants to blur all lines, God still draws them. You’re either covered by the blood or you’re not. There is no neutral.

And in the end times, God is once again dividing—not blending. Passover reminds us that being “set apart” isn’t optional—it’s essential.

The Blood Was for God’s Eyes, Not Theirs

Exodus 12:13 says,

“When I see the blood, I will pass over you.” 

Notice—it doesn’t say when you see the blood, or when you feel worthy. The protection wasn’t based on their feelings. It was based on what God saw. This is a revelation we often miss. Our confidence isn’t in how good we feel about ourselves, or how strong our faith is on a given day. Our confidence is in the blood of Jesus. God didn’t check who was inside the house—He checked for the blood on the outside. That’s grace. That’s covenant. And that’s the reason we can stand.

Passover Marked a New Beginning—A New Covenant Rhythm Was Established

Exodus 12:2 tells us something radical:

“This month shall be the beginning of months for you…”

God didn’t literally change time itself, but He did change how His people were to live within it. Passover became the starting point for a new rhythm—a covenant realignment. Everything before was bondage. Everything after was movement toward promise.

In the same way, when we come under the blood of Jesus, we don’t just receive forgiveness—we step into a new framework. A new kingdom reality. Our past isn’t deleted, but our identity is redefined.

“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

The Cross doesn’t erase your timeline—but it gives it eternal meaning. God was saying, “From this moment forward, you measure life by what I have done for you.”

Maybe you’re a new Christian, or maybe you've been in the faith for years—either way, you're hearing this now because God is shaking the dust off your spirit. This isn’t the weekend for bunnies, brunch, or pastel distractions. This is Passover—God’s appointed time to remember not just what He did, but to step into what He’s doing.

It’s not about tradition. It’s about transition.

If your church holds an Easter egg hunt—and you choose to let your children take part—I simply ask that you don’t stop there. Use it as a moment to reflect. Talk with your children. Let them know the real reason this season matters. It’s not about bunnies, baskets, or bright plastic eggs. It’s about blood that was shed, a Lamb that was slain, and a Savior who rose in power.

Because while the event may be hosted by a church, that doesn’t automatically make it aligned with God’s heart. And that’s not judgment—it’s discernment. We are called not only to protect our homes, but to speak truth in the settings where lines are being blurred. If we blend culture with covenant too freely, we risk confusing outsiders who are watching, and believers who are still learning what’s holy and what’s hollow.

I understand this can be a sensitive topic. I have family members on both sides of this conversation—some who participate, and some who strongly object. But let me say this clearly: we are commanded to walk in love. Whether it’s believer to believer, or believer to unbeliever, love must lead our tone, our timing, and our truth.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” —1 Corinthians 16:14

“Speak the truth in love...” —Ephesians 4:15

That means no condemning. No shaming. No smug corrections. But it also means no silence when God has opened a door. And there’s always a door—when love opens it first.

So if you do participate, let your conversations carry more weight than the candy. Focus on the fellowship, the relationships, and the chance to gently share what the world so often misses:

It was never about the egg.

It was always about the Lamb.

And that Lamb still speaks.

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