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Exodus 12:6 Β· KJV

"And ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening."

King James Version

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Passage Context

4And 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.
5Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats:
6And ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening.
7And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it.
8And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does waiting for God's timing affect your faith journey?

2

What does it mean for you to prepare for significant moments in your life?

3

When have you had to wait for something important, and how did you handle it?

Life Application

patience

Practice patience in an area of your life where you feel rushed.

faith

Identify a promise from God and commit to waiting for its fulfillment.

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