The Symbolism of Passover and Its Influence on Communion | The Ultimate Victory

The Word of God explains that the innocent blood of a lamb pointed to an event in the future. The symbolism of Passover was a picture of Christ’s death. This event unlocks spiritual and physical freedom for those who believe. When we take communion, which has its roots in Passover, we are activating the freedom in the spiritual realm to be made manifest in the physical realm. 

You may have heard the passages in Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, and John 13 recited and taught hundreds of times. Verses from these chapters, along with 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, are often used to educate Believers about the Last Supper and communion.

Unknowingly, many “pass over” the acknowledgment of the Passover in these scriptures! 

Perhaps somewhere in the back of our minds, we understand the relationship between Passover and communion, but when we partake of the bread and wine (or juice in some cases), are we thinking about their origins?

Pause for a moment and meditate on the historical and spiritual event of Yeshua sitting down with His disciples to celebrate the Passover meal. 

He sat down with those closest to Him and revealed a mystery they did not understand at the time, but one that would change their lives and history forever. 

The final plague in Exodus is often overlooked regarding communion, yet it brings to light the significant symbolism of Passover. And it may just influence the way you take communion from now on…

As you read, ask the Spirit to renew your mind by remembering the Passover the next time you take communion. 

Prepare for Passover | The Plague

“This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year to you. Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying: ‘On the tenth of this month every man shall take for himself a lamb, according to the house of his father, a lamb for a household.’”

—Exodus 12:2-3

In Egypt…

Passover was to mark the beginning of months, a new beginning for God’s people. The Lord was getting the attention of Israel. He wanted to prepare them for something new. In chapter 11 of Exodus, God gave insights as to how major this plague and judgment would be. 

“Then there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as was not like it before, nor shall be like it again.”

—Exodus 11:6

Horrendous wailing was heard throughout all the land. The rebellion in Egypt’s heart produced great judgment.

In Jerusalem…

Now, skip ahead to a scene in Jerusalem hundreds of years later. People made a pilgrimage carrying the spotless lamb to the temple. Countless lambs were slaughtered in the temple, shedding their blood for the sins of those who brought them.

Imagine the wailing, the stench, and the blood running out of the Temple. It has been said that the river of blood from the sacrificed lambs would cover the floor, and the priests would walk around ankle-deep in the crimson sheen that symbolized the price of sin.All this wailing had to come before tears of joy at the resurrection and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit at Shavuot.

Put It on the Door Posts | The Blood

“And they shall take some of the blood and put it on the two doorposts… Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.”

—Exodus 12:7, 13

The smearing of blood gave the Lord a legal right to declare life instead of judgment for His people.

How? 

“For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.”

—Leviticus 17:11

The blood gave life and covered sin. Therefore, when the blood was spread upon the two wooden doorposts, it was a declaration that death was no match for the Lord. He gave life, and the blood pardoned and atoned.

This is why we can enter the Courts of Heaven today by the blood of Jesus, our Passover Lamb! The blood covers us and speaks on our behalf!

Redemption on the Cross | Revelation of the Covenant

When Jesus sat with His disciples at the Passover table, He knew His blood would be shed for the salvation of many. He understood the significant symbolism of Passover and the physical manifestation of spiritual freedom, both in Egypt and then in Jerusalem generations later.

Just outside the gates of Jerusalem, blood was smeared across two wooden posts. This time it was a rugged cross. And the Passover Lamb was Yeshua the Messiah. He poured out His blood by way of gruesome death, and that blood is what covers Believers today, moving them from death to life.

John writes…

“But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.”

—John 19:33-34

Read closely…

“In one house it shall be eaten; you shall not carry any of the flesh outside the house, nor shall you break one of its bones.”

—Exodus 12:46 (emphasis added)

“He guards all his bones; not one of them is broken.”

—Psalm 34:20 (emphasis added)

Passover Influence on Communion

So then, when you take communion and read the words of 1 Corinthians 11:24, what does it mean?

“Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

His body was certainly broken. His flesh was torn, pierced, scourged, and beaten. But His bones were not. When you take communion, think about the price paid so that you may enter into a covenant relationship with your Father. That broken relationship has been restored through Yeshua HaMashiach. Through the pain He endured, He released to you the strength to overcome a broken spirit.

The Symbolism of Passover | The Ultimate Victory!

You no longer have to live broken! You can walk in ultimate victory! The covenant’s power and purposes enable you to walk in the fullness of your salvation. Your joy is only as good as understanding faith and trust in the covenant relationship.

The revelation of the relationship between the Passover and communion is powerful. It allows you to deeply experience the sacrifice made so that victory is yours as the Holy Spirit refreshes and renews your soul.

Let us never forget the wonder of the Passover Lamb and the doorposts painted with blood that gives us eternal freedom.