Leviticus 23:6

Key Reflection

For the Israelites, Leviticus 23:6 marked a significant moment each year. The first month of their sacred calendar, Nisan, began with the Passover, on the fourteenth day in the evening. This ritual recalled the night when God passed over the houses of the Israelites during the tenth plague in Egypt, sparing them while striking down the Egyptian firstborn. The Passover was not just a one-time event but an annual reminder of their liberation and covenant with the Lord, setting the stage for all future sacrifices and festivals that followed.