Today, the spring equinox, is the first day of the year.

Exodus 12:1-5 KJV - The Beginning of Months and the Passover Lamb

In Exodus 12:1-5, the LORD gives Moses and Aaron specific instructions regarding the observance of Passover, marking a significant moment for the Israelites during their time in Egypt. Here is the passage:

"And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying,

This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you.

Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house:

And if the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbour next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls; every man according to his eating shall make your count for the lamb.

Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats:"

Understanding the Passage

1. The Beginning of Months:
• Verse 2: The LORD declares this month as the beginning of months, establishing it as the first month of the year for the Israelites. This marks the commencement of a new calendar, signifying a new beginning for God's people as they prepare for liberation from Egypt.
2. Selection of the Lamb:
• Verse 3: On the tenth day of this first month, every household is instructed to take a lamb. This lamb will be central to the Passover observance, symbolizing the sacrifice that will protect the Israelites from the impending plague.
3. Provision for Smaller Households:
• Verse 4: If a household is too small to consume an entire lamb, (meaning that you want to meditate more, into the time of Taurus, the Bull at 8 am) they are to share it with their nearest neighbor. Taurus is the neighbor of Aires. This ensures that the lamb (Aires) is fully utilized and that the Passover meal (meditation at sunrise) is sufficient for all participants. The emphasis is on community and ensuring that everyone partakes in the observance.

1. Requirements for the Lamb:
• Verse 5: The lamb must be without blemish, a male of the first year. This stipulation ensures the offering is pure and perfect, suitable for the sacred observance. The lamb can be taken from either the sheep or the goats, providing some flexibility within the requirements.

Theological Significance

The instructions for the Passover lamb in Exodus 12:1-5 hold deep theological significance. The lamb, without blemish, symbolizes purity and perfection, prefiguring the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, referred to as the "Lamb of God." The communal aspect of the Passover meal underscores the importance of unity and shared faith among God's people. This passage marks the beginning of a tradition that would become central to Israelite identity and worship, remembered and celebrated through generations.

Conclusion

Exodus 12:1-5 lays the foundation for the Passover observance, a pivotal moment in Israelite history. The careful instructions given to Moses and Aaron highlight the importance of obedience, community, and the significance of the sacrificial lamb. This passage not only marks the beginning of a new year for the Israelites but also symbolizes the hope and promise of deliverance and redemption, themes that resonate deeply within the broader biblical narrative.

Meditation starts 20 minutes before sunrise

 Start meditating 20 minutes before sunrise for the morning session and end meditating 20 minutes after sunset for the evening session. Creating a socket of silver means to meditate at night under the light of the silvery moon  

Exodus 26:19 KJV

And thou shalt make forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for his two tenons, and two sockets under another board for his two tenons.