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The Theology of Passover

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  • J. Carl Laney

This article explains the theological imagery and symbol of the Passover. It indicates how Passover is all about Christ.

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The Three Great Feasts in the Worship of Israel

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  • R. Dean Anderson

This article discusses the Passover feast, the feast of weeks (feast of harvest/Pentecost), and the feast of booths. The author discusses how these three feasts were celebrated in the Old and New Testament and how they point to Christ.

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The Confession of Faith Article 25: The Abolishing of the Ceremonial Law

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  • A. M. Den Boer

What is the place of the ceremonial laws in the Christian life? This article looks at the meaning of Pentecost, Passover, and the Feast of Tabernacles in light of the Belgic Confession, Article 25.

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The Signs of the Covenant

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  • Klaas Stam

This article focuses on the signs that God has given to demonstrate and confirm his covenant love: the Sabbath, circumcision and baptism as signs of admission, and the Passover meal, and the Lord’s Supper. The article also discusses how baptism has replaced circumcision, and the Lord’s Supper has replaced Passover (among the other OT feasts).

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Christ Our Passover

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  • A. M. Toplady

The author in this article looks at the representation of Christ's suffering for his people in the Passover lamb. He notes the reasons why such a type was used to represent Christ, and also observes other traits of lambs that are not directly represented in Christ. The various laws and regulations related to the sacrifice of this Passover lamb are also shown here to be reflected in the actual suffering of the Lamb of God.

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Lessons from Passover

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  • Michael P. V. Barrett

From Exodus 12, this article draws lessons from the Passover and looks at what it says about the grace of God, atonement, and saving faith through the Passover Lamb that pointed to Christ.

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Nicea: Jacob and Esau Come of Age

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  • Steve M. Schlissel

Through the eyes of the Council of Nicea, this article looks at the struggle between Christianity and Judaism, that the desire for Christianity to develop its identity away from Judaism has impacted the understanding of Old Testament feasts. Sabbath and Passover are used as examples.

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The Birth of Israel

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  • John D. Currid

The article discusses the nature of God's covenant with His people from its institution in the Old Testament to the time of its fulfillment in the New Testament. The author discusses the covenant in relation to circumcision, the Passover, baptism, and the Lord's Supper.

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The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (1)

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  • Steven R. Key

The Lord’s Supper is Christ's gift to His bride. This article looks at the differences between the Lord’s Supper and baptism, as well as the link between the Passover and the Lord’s Supper.

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Exodus 13:1-16 - The Fullness of our Salvation

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  • Mark J. Stromberg

This article on Exodus 13:1-16 looks at the Passover and the laws regarding the firstborn.

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Exodus 12:1-29 - The Passover: A Memorial, a Feast, and a Lasting Ordinance

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  • Mark J. Stromberg

This article on Exodus 12:1-29 is about the Passover as a memorial and a feast.

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Sanctification - Its Basis

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  • Philip Hynes

Working from 1 Corinthians 1:2, 5, this article shows that Jesus as the Passover Lamb has freed us from the slavery of sin. As a result, our holiness, or sanctification, before God rests in the work of Christ.

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Old Testament Evidence Regarding Paedocommunion

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  • Cornelis P. Venema

This article looks at Paedocommunion (children at the Lord's Supper), specifically with regards to the participation of children in the Passover in the Old Testament.

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Children at the Lord’s Supper?

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  • Clarence Bouwman

Can childen also celebrate the Lord's Supper? The author also looks at children and the Passover meal in the Old Testament.

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Christ Nourishes our Souls Richly at His Table

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  • Clarence Bouwman

In this article on Lord's Day 28 HC, the focus is on the relation of the Passover and the Lord's Supper, and on the passover lamb and the substitution for our sins. Scripture passages like Exodus 12 and Matthew 26:26 are discussed. It also shows the mandate to attend the Lord's Supper.

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The Lord's Supper - Part 1

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  • Kim Riddlebarger

These two articles are about the Lord's Supper as sacrament and the relation of the Passover and the Lord's Supper. The author also discusses the Lord's Supper in the Reformed confessions, the relation of the Last Supper and the Lord's Supper, and communion and table fellowship.

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May children partake of the Lord's Supper?

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  • Karel Deddens

In this article about children and the Lord's Supper, the author looks at the relation of the Passover to the Lord's Supper. Paedocommunion is also looked at from the necessity of self-examination before having the Lord's Supper. 1 Corinthians 11:26-29 is discussed.

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The Lord’s Supper: Feast of Christ’s love

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  • Peter G. Feenstra

About the Lord' Supper as feast. The relation of the Passover and the Lord's Supper is discussed, as well as the holy Communion as feast of remembrance, proclamation of the death of Christ, and thanksgiving. After this, attention is given to the communion with one another as believers.

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