It Doesn't Have to be Like This | Pastor Blake Harcup

In this powerful exploration of the Passover story from Exodus, we're reminded of the high cost of freedom and the transformative power of God's love. The central theme revolves around the final plague in Egypt, where the blood of a lamb protected the Israelites from death. This vivid imagery foreshadows Jesus as the ultimate Passover Lamb, whose sacrifice offers us salvation and deliverance from sin. We're challenged to consider: Are we truly living under the 'blood of the lamb,' or are we merely adjacent to it? The message urges us to fully embrace our freedom in Christ, leaving behind the 'Egypt' of our past sins and shame. Through the symbolism of the four cups in the Passover Seder, we see how Jesus fulfills every aspect of God's promise - sanctification, deliverance, redemption, and praise. This teaching invites us to examine our lives, abandon our unnecessary burdens, and walk confidently in the freedom Christ has purchased for us.