Chain Study Through the Bible

Passover

Trace the theme of Passover chronologically through Scripture -- from Exodus to 1 Corinthians.

53

Verses

16

Books

10

Old Testament

6

New Testament

22

Sub-topics

The Chain of Passover Through Scripture

Old Testament10 books

Exodus

Old Testament8 references
Exodus 12:3-49-- Institution of
Exodus 12:21-28-- Design of
Exodus 12:48,49-- Strangers authorized to celebrate
Exodus 12:8,15-20-- Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)
Exodus 13:3,6-- Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)

+ 3 more references

Institution ofDesign ofStrangers authorized to celebrateObserved with unleavened bread (no yeast)

Leviticus

Old Testament2 references
Leviticus 23:4-8-- Institution of
Leviticus 23:6-- Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)
Institution ofObserved with unleavened bread (no yeast)

Numbers

Old Testament7 references
Numbers 9:2-5,13,14-- Institution of
Numbers 9:6-12-- Special Passover, for those who were unclean, or on a journey, to be held in the second month
Numbers 9:14-- Strangers authorized to celebrate
Numbers 9:11-- Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)
Numbers 9:13-- Penalty for neglecting to observe

+ 2 more references

Institution ofSpecial Passover, for those who were unclean, or on a journey, to be held in the second monthStrangers authorized to celebrateObserved with unleavened bread (no yeast)+1 more

Deuteronomy

Old Testament3 references
Deuteronomy 16:1-8,16-- Institution of
Deuteronomy 16:5-7-- Observed at the place designated by God
Deuteronomy 16:3,4-- Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)
Institution ofObserved at the place designated by GodObserved with unleavened bread (no yeast)

Joshua

Old Testament1 reference
Joshua 5:10,11-- By the Israelites upon entering Canaan

2 Kings

Old Testament1 reference
2 Kings 23:22,23-- By Josiah

2 Chronicles

Old Testament5 references
2 Chronicles 30:2-4-- Special Passover, for those who were unclean, or on a journey, to be held in the second month
2 Chronicles 30:17-- The lamb killed by Levites, for those who were ceremonially unclean
2 Chronicles 30:1-- By Hezekiah
2 Chronicles 35:3-11-- The lamb killed by Levites, for those who were ceremonially unclean
2 Chronicles 35:1,18-- By Josiah
Special Passover, for those who were unclean, or on a journey, to be held in the second monthThe lamb killed by Levites, for those who were ceremonially uncleanBy HezekiahBy Josiah

Ezra

Old Testament2 references
Ezra 6:20-- The lamb killed by Levites, for those who were ceremonially unclean
Ezra 6:19,20-- After the return from Babylonian captivity
The lamb killed by Levites, for those who were ceremonially uncleanAfter the return from Babylonian captivity

Psalms

Old Testament1 reference
Psalms 81:3,5-- Institution of

Ezekiel

Old Testament1 reference
Ezekiel 45:21-24-- Re-instituted by Ezekiel
400 Years of Silence
New Testament6 books

Matthew

New Testament4 references
Matthew 26:17-20-- Observed by Jesus
Matthew 26:2-- Jesus crucified at the time of
Matthew 26:26-28-- The Lord's Supper ordained at
Matthew 27:15-- Prisoner released at, by the Romans
Observed by JesusJesus crucified at the time ofThe Lord's Supper ordained atPrisoner released at, by the Romans

Mark

New Testament4 references
Mark 14:12-- Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)
Mark 14:1,2-- Jesus crucified at the time of
Mark 14:12-25-- The Lord's Supper ordained at
Mark 15:6-- Prisoner released at, by the Romans
Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)Jesus crucified at the time ofThe Lord's Supper ordained atPrisoner released at, by the Romans

Luke

New Testament5 references
Luke 2:41-50-- Jesus in the temple courtyard at the time of
Luke 22:7-- Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)
Luke 22:15-- Observed by Jesus
Luke 22:7-20-- The Lord's Supper ordained at
Luke 23:16,17-- Prisoner released at, by the Romans
Jesus in the temple courtyard at the time ofObserved with unleavened bread (no yeast)Observed by JesusThe Lord's Supper ordained at+1 more

John

New Testament4 references
John 2:13,23-- Observed by Jesus
John 13-- Observed by Jesus
John 18:28-- Jesus crucified at the time of
John 18:39-- Prisoner released at, by the Romans
Observed by JesusJesus crucified at the time ofPrisoner released at, by the Romans

Acts

New Testament2 references
Acts 12:3-- Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)
Acts 12:3-- Peter imprisoned at the time of
Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)Peter imprisoned at the time of

1 Corinthians

New Testament3 references
1 Corinthians 5:8-- Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)
1 Corinthians 5:7-- The lamb of, a type of Christ
1 Corinthians 5:7-- Christ called "our Passover,"
Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)The lamb of, a type of ChristChrist called "our Passover,"

What This Chain Teaches

  • 1

    This theme first appears in Exodus and continues through to 1 Corinthians, spanning the full scope of Scripture.

  • 2

    The chain bridges both testaments with 10 Old Testament and 6 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.

  • 3

    Passover is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.

  • 4

    With 22 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Passover in biblical theology.

Sub-Topics in This Chain

22 aspects of Passover found in Scripture

Institution of(8 verses)
Design of(1 verse)
Special Passover, for those who were unclean, or on a journey, to be held in the second month(2 verses)
The lamb killed by Levites, for those who were ceremonially unclean(3 verses)
Strangers authorized to celebrate(2 verses)
Observed at the place designated by God(1 verse)
Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)(11 verses)
Penalty for neglecting to observe(1 verse)
Re-instituted by Ezekiel(1 verse)
Observation of, renewed(0 verses)
By the Israelites upon entering Canaan(1 verse)
By Hezekiah(1 verse)
By Josiah(2 verses)
After the return from Babylonian captivity(1 verse)
Observed by Jesus(4 verses)
Jesus in the temple courtyard at the time of(1 verse)
Jesus crucified at the time of(3 verses)
The lamb of, a type of Christ(1 verse)
The Lord's Supper ordained at(3 verses)
Prisoner released at, by the Romans(4 verses)

... and 2 more sub-topics

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