our passover lamb
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Our Passover Lamb
1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
John 1:29, CB NT p. 162
The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!”
John 1:35-36, CB NT p. 162
For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.
1 Corinthians 5:7, CB NT p. 294
knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
1 Peter 1:18-19, CB NT p. 408
Figurative Language
Figurative Language
Normally, a word should be viewed as literal, unless other considerations make it impossible to interpret them in that light.
Figurative Language
Normally, a word should be viewed as literal, unless other considerations make it impossible to interpret them in that light.
Other considerations...
contextgrammarconsistencycommon sense
Figurative Language
metaphor
1. a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.” Compare mixed metaphor, simile ( def 1 ) .
2. something used, or regarded as being used, to represent something else; emblem; symbol.
Figurative Language
simile
1. a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared, as in “she is like a rose.” Compare metaphor.
2. an instance of such a figure of speech or a use of words exemplifying it.
Figurative Language
synecdoche
a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part, the special for the general or the general for the special, as in ten sail for ten ships or a Croesus for a rich man.
Jesus: the lamb of God (John 1.29)
Figurative Language
metaphor
Jesus: the lamb of God (John 1.29)
Jesus: the lamb of God (John 1.36)
Figurative Language
metaphor
metaphor
Jesus: the lamb of God (John 1.29)
Jesus: the lamb of God (John 1.36)
Christ: our passover lamb (1 Corinthians 5.7)
Figurative Language
metaphor
metaphor
metaphor
Jesus: the lamb of God (John 1.29)
Jesus: the lamb of God (John 1.36)
Christ: our passover lamb (1 Corinthians 5.7)
blood of Christ: like that of a lamb (1 Peter 1.19)
Figurative Language
metaphor
metaphor
metaphor
simile
The Order of Things
But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual.
1 Corinthians 15:46, CB NT p. 309
The Order of Things
But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual.
1 Corinthians 15:46, CB NT p. 309
FIRSTNatural
THENSpiritual
The Order of Things
But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual.
1 Corinthians 15:46, CB NT p. 309
FIRSTNatural
THENSpiritual
The Order of Things
man from the earth man from heaven
But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual.
1 Corinthians 15:46, CB NT p. 309
FIRSTNatural
THENSpiritual
The Order of Things
man from the earth man from heaven
man of dust man of heaven
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “a year old” (v. 5)
☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “a year old” (v. 5)
☑ “kill at twilight” (v. 6)
☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “a year old” (v. 5)
☑ “kill at twilight” (v. 6)
☑ “roasted on the fire” (v. 8)
☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “a year old” (v. 5)
☑ “kill at twilight” (v. 6)
☑ “roasted on the fire” (v. 8)
☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Real physical
lamb
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “a year old” (v. 5)
☑ “kill at twilight” (v. 6)
☑ “roasted on the fire” (v. 8)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.29)☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Real physical
lamb
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “a year old” (v. 5)
☑ “world” (John 1.29)
☑ “kill at twilight” (v. 6)
☑ “roasted on the fire” (v. 8)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.29)☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Real physical
lamb
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “a year old” (v. 5)
☑ “world” (John 1.29)
☑ “kill at twilight” (v. 6)
☑ “roasted on the fire” (v. 8)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.36)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.29)☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Real physical
lamb
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “a year old” (v. 5)
☑ “world” (John 1.29)
☑ “kill at twilight” (v. 6)
☑ “roasted on the fire” (v. 8)
☑ “Christ” (1 Corinthians 5.7)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.36)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.29)☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Real physical
lamb
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “a year old” (v. 5)
☑ “world” (John 1.29)
☑ “kill at twilight” (v. 6)
☑ “roasted on the fire” (v. 8)
☑ “sacrificed” (1 Corinthians 5.7)
☑ “Christ” (1 Corinthians 5.7)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.36)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.29)☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Real physical
lamb
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “a year old” (v. 5)
☑ “world” (John 1.29)
☑ “kill at twilight” (v. 6)
☑ “roasted on the fire” (v. 8)
☑ “sacrificed” (1 Corinthians 5.7)
☑ “blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1.19)
☑ “Christ” (1 Corinthians 5.7)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.36)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.29)☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Real physical
lamb
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “a year old” (v. 5)
☑ “world” (John 1.29)
☑ “kill at twilight” (v. 6)
☑ “roasted on the fire” (v. 8)
☑ “sacrificed” (1 Corinthians 5.7)
☑ “blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1.19)
☑ “without blemish” (1 Peter 1.19)
☑ “Christ” (1 Corinthians 5.7)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.36)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.29)☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Real physical
lamb
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “a year old” (v. 5)
☑ “world” (John 1.29)
☑ “kill at twilight” (v. 6)
☑ “roasted on the fire” (v. 8)
☑ “sacrificed” (1 Corinthians 5.7)
☑ “blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1.19)
☑ “without blemish” (1 Peter 1.19)
☑ “Christ” (1 Corinthians 5.7)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.36)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.29)☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Real physical
lamb not a
Real physical
lamb
Natural (first) Spiritual (second)
Exodus 12, CB OT p. 100 1 Corinthians 5.7, CB NT p. 294
Passover Lamb Christ, our Passover Lamb
☑ “a lamb for a household” (v. 3)
☑ “lamb shall be without blemish” (v. 5)
☑ “a male” (v. 5)
☑ “a year old” (v. 5)
☑ “world” (John 1.29)
☑ “kill at twilight” (v. 6)
☑ “roasted on the fire” (v. 8)
☑ “sacrificed” (1 Corinthians 5.7)
☑ “blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1.19)
☑ “without blemish” (1 Peter 1.19)
☑ “Christ” (1 Corinthians 5.7)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.36)
☑ “Jesus” (John 1.29)☑ “congregation of Israel” (v. 3)
Real physical
lamb not a
Real physical
lambFor there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
1 Timothy 2:5, CB NT p. 365
But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual.
1 Corinthians 15:46, CB NT p. 309
FIRSTNatural
THENSpiritual
Lamb Christ
The Order of Things
Distinguishing BetweenNatural and Spiritual
Kingdom of God
John 3, CB NT p. 165
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:3-6, CB NT p. 165
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:3-6, CB NT p. 165
Natural? Spiritual?
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:3-6, CB NT p. 165
Natural
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:3-6, CB NT p. 165
Spiritual
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:3-6, CB NT p. 165
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:3-6, CB NT p. 165
Natural
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:3-6, CB NT p. 165
NaturalSpiritual
Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?”
Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things?
John 3:9-10, CB NT p. 165
Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?”
Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things?
John 3:9-10, CB NT p. 165
But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual.
1 Corinthians 15:46, CB NT p. 309
Natural Spiritual
But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual.
1 Corinthians 15:46, CB NT p. 309
Natural Spiritual
Israel Kingdom of God
But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual.
1 Corinthians 15:46, CB NT p. 309
Natural Spiritual
Israel Kingdom of God
born of flesh born of water & spirit
But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual.
1 Corinthians 15:46, CB NT p. 309
Natural Spiritual
Israel Kingdom of God
born of flesh born of water & spirit
circumcision baptism
Will today be the day you decide
to go toheaven?
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Miscellaneous 2013
#03
Our Passover Lamb - 11 Corinthians 5.7
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart24 February 2013
www.churchofchristmiranda.com
Synopsis: This is the first of two lessons considering how we understand the figurative language in God’s Word. You will be reminded of a few rules about figurative language and how God orders things. The Passover Lamb and Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus are examined as examples of trying to properly understand God’s Word.
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