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Easter Morning's Victorious Twist

Now, one might think, “It’s a tragedy that Jesus died.” But the story does not end at the cross – Easter morning brings a victorious twist. On the third day, Jesus rose from the dead, breaking the power of death itself. In the Passover story, the lamb’s blood saved the firstborn for a time, but those firstborn eventually died later in life – the lamb’s power was temporary and symbolic. Jesus’s sacrifice, however, secures eternal salvation because He not only died, He conquered death. Death could not hold Him. The Lamb who was slain is alive forevermore!

Because Jesus lives, He can continue to apply the benefits of His sacrifice to all who trust in Him. Hebrews 7:25 says Jesus “always lives to intercede” for us. His resurrection is God’s seal of approval on His work – it’s as if God said “Amen” to Jesus’s “It is finished.” Through the cross and resurrection, Jesus obtained several priceless gifts for us:


  • Redemption: This word means deliverance by paying a price. Just as Israel was freed from slavery after the Passover, we are redeemed from the slavery of sin. Jesus said He came “to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). The blood of Christ is the ransom price that sets us free from guilt and the power of sin (1 Peter 1:18–19).

  • Forgiveness of Sins: Because Jesus paid for our sins in full, we can be forgiven completely. Ephesians 1:7 rejoices that “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” The worst of our sins can be washed white as snow by the Lamb’s blood.

  • Reconciliation with God: Sin had put enmity between us and God, but Jesus bridges that gap. We are now welcomed into God’s family. Just as the blood on the doorpost meant God’s presence would “pass over” rather than strike the house, Jesus’s blood means we are under God’s grace, not His wrath. Romans 5:9 assures us that “having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.”

  • Hope and Eternal Life: Jesus’s resurrection opened the door for us to have everlasting life. “He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3, CSB​). Because Christ lives, we too shall live. Death is not the end; for those who belong to Jesus, eternal life with God awaits. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over Him” (Romans 6:9). And Jesus promises, “Because I live, you will live also” (John 14:19, NKJV). This hope is a living, breathing hope – as alive as Jesus Himself.


Given all this, we see why Jesus is worthy of worship. He is not just a heroic human who died for a cause; He is God in the flesh, accomplishing what no mere human or animal sacrifice ever could. In the book of Revelation – a vision of heaven – the apostle John sees Jesus depicted as a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain (Revelation 5:6). All of heaven erupts in worship of the Lamb, crying out: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” (Revelation 5:12, KJV). The next verse says every creature joins in praise to the One on the throne and to the Lamb (Revelation 5:13). Clearly, Jesus the Lamb is worshiped right alongside God – because He is God. What a stunning picture of the universe acknowledging the worth of Christ!


Conclusion: This Easter, Behold the Lamb and Believe

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible paints a cohesive picture: Jesus Christ is the promised Savior, foreshadowed in the lives of Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses and in the Passover lamb itself. He is the Word who was God and became flesh, the ultimate Passover Lamb who laid down His life to deliver us from sin’s bondage. His death and resurrection fulfilled the ancient signs and secured for us redemption, forgiveness, hope, and eternal life.

Now, consider again the opening questions. “Passover Lamb” is not just a religious term – it’s a title loaded with meaning, pointing to Jesus and His sacrifice. And the question “Why are you worshipping Jesus? He is not God.” can be answered with gentle confidence: We worship Jesus because He is God – the Scriptures testify to it, His resurrection proves it, and even the foreshadowings of the Old Testament anticipate it. Only God could do what Jesus has done. He alone is worthy of our highest adoration.


Easter is a time of joyful celebration for Christians because we celebrate our risen Lord. But it’s also an invitation for everyone to experience the deliverance that Jesus, the Lamb of God, achieved. The Israelites in Egypt had to trust God’s word, sacrifice the lamb, and apply the blood. Each person had a choice to make that night – whether to believe God’s warning and take refuge under the blood, or to ignore it. In the same way, each of us must decide what to do with Jesus’s sacrifice. The Bible urges us to “Behold the Lamb of God” – to look to Jesus in faith.


Have you “applied” the blood of Jesus to your life by trusting in Him? It’s not about literally putting blood on your door but about believing that His blood shed on the cross was for you, and entrusting your life to Him. When you do that, you experience a spiritual “Passover” – God’s judgment passes over you, and you are safe in Christ. “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1).

This Easter, let the image of the Passover Lamb draw you to a deeper reflection and worship. See in Jesus the Lamb who was slain for your sin, and; also the victorious Lamb who lives and reigns. Marvel at the love of God, who “provided Himself a lamb” – who provided Himself in the person of His Son! Stand in awe of the justice and mercy met on the cross, where the Lamb’s blood satisfied God’s righteous wrath and opened the floodgates of mercy for us. And rejoice that the grave could not hold Him – our Lamb is also our Lion (Revelation 5:5) and our King.


Finally, allow this truth to become personal. It’s not just a theological concept that Christ is the Passover Lamb; it’s a life-changing reality. Because Jesus is alive right now, you can know Him and worship Him personally. He invites you, just as He invited Thomas, to examine the marks of the nails and believe (John 20:27). When Thomas did so, his response was worship: “My Lord and my God!” May that also be our response.

So when someone asks, “Why do you worship Jesus?”, we can answer from the heart: I worship Jesus because He is my Passover Lamb who shed His blood to save me, and my Lord and my God who rose again. He loved me and gave Himself for me. Worthy is the Lamb!​

This Easter let’s all take time to behold the Lamb – to reflect on the cost of our salvation and the glory of our Savior. Let’s celebrate with reverence and joy that Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us​, and that He is risen. And if you have not yet put your trust in Him, hear His loving call: come under the blood of the Lamb, be forgiven and free, and join the worship of Jesus, the Lamb of God. There is no greater hope and no greater love. Happy Easter – hallelujah, what a Savior!

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Sources:

  • Holy Bible, King James Version and Christian Standard Bible – John 1:1, John 1:14, John 1:29; Genesis 22:8; Exodus 12:5, 12:13; 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Peter 1:19; Isaiah 53:7; John 20:28; Revelation 5:12, etc.​

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​Batzig, Nick. “How Was the Passover a Sign of the Covenant?” Ligonier Ministries, April 25, 2024. (On the Passover lamb as a foreshadow of Jesus’ saving work)​

  • Biblical Typology References: Blue Letter Bible and various commentary notes on Noah’s ark as a type of Christ​

rlhymersjr.com, and parallels between Old Testament events and Jesus.​

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