Exodus 12:42
It is a night to be much observed unto the LORD for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the LORD to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations.
Exodus 12:42
This verse designates the night of the LORD as an occasion for deep remembrance. It’s a night to be observed, a perpetual memory of liberation from Egypt. It centers on God’s redemptive action and the Israelites’ lifelong memory.
The act of remembrance is the vehicle through which God’s faithfulness is celebrated across generations. The Passover becomes a yearly liturgy that binds past deliverance to current faith and future hope.
Practically, you can establish meaningful remembrance:
- Create annual family or community rituals that recall God’s acts of deliverance in your story.
- Use liturgical moments (candles, prayers, shared meals) to re-center life around God’s faithfulness.
- Teach younger generations the meaning of deliverance to anchor their faith in God’s steadfast love.
Cross-References
- Deuteronomy 5:15
- Luke 22:19-20
- Psalm 78:4
- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26