Additional thoughts on the Night to be Observed?

Additional thoughts on the Night to be Observed?

 

I do not know for sure, I do know there is no verse that I can find in the New Testament that says we are too observed this night.  Then why do I observe this night. 

Let’s look at the verse again: 

Exodus 12:42 KJV  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. 

OK, to be observed, what does that have to do with me as a Christian, as a New Testament Christian (NTC), am I supposed to observed this day.  What about the Passover, are we to observe this as a NTC?  In the same chapter, next verse, 43, the Institution of the Passover 

Exodus 12:43 NKJV And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, "This is the ordinance of the Passover: No foreigner shall eat it. 

Have you notice verse 50, Jesus Commanded 

Exodus 12:50 NKJV Thus all the children of Israel did; as the LORD commanded Moses and Aaron, so they did. 

What did Jesus say in the NT: 

Luke 22:15 Then He {Jesus} said to them, "With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; 

Jesus institute a new way of observing the NT Passover, only with 3 elements with His disciples shortly before His death for the NTC?  

Jesus instituted or started the New Testament symbols of  (1) the bread and (2) wine picturing His body and blood. He also added (3) foot washing to the observance to illustrate having a humble, serving attitude. 

There is no question in my mind that we were given a command for the bread and wine, do this in remembrance of Me and said Likewise. 

Luke 22:19 And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me." 

Luke 22:20 Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you. 

Now, about washing one another’s feet. 

Ought,  

John 13:14-15 (NKJV) If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. (15) For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. 

Different translations: 

John 13:14-15 ISV So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you must also wash one another's feet. (15) I have set an example for you, so that you may do as I have done to you. 

John 13:14-15 NIV Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. ¹⁵ I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 

Right now, Jesus is looking for those who will follow Him.  Remember, the 4 seeds we covered and where the seeds fell and only one brought life.  This is what Jesus is doing now.  How many times did Jesus say, Follow Me in the Scriptures.  This term is found 20 times in the Gospels and Acts.  Two examples: 

Mark 8:34 KJV  And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

John 21:19 NKJV This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, "Follow Me." 

What does follow me really mean?  Following Jesus begins when we respond to His call to repent of our sins, putting out our sins from us and are reconcile with God and then believe the gospel on what Jesus has done for us, this is what the Passover season is all about. 

When Jesus gave the in-depth teaching on the basic principles for what a Christian will be in the Walk with Christ, He conclude with a profound importance of hearing and obeying His teaching.  

Matthew 7:24-27 NKJV "Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: (25) and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. (26) "But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: (27) and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall." 

Basically, building our life on obedience to his teaching is wise and disobedience to His word is folly and leads to ruin.  Following Jesus also involves following his example.  What is the principle learned of washing one another feet, serving one another in humility of heart and of becoming servant leaders. 

We have found out from the Book of Mark so far about Jesus, faith, love and being a servant.  If we want to be like Jesus, we much have these 3 things in our lives.  So far in Mark, what comes to mind is Jesus telling His disciples they could not do something because of your fear and lack of faith. 

Faith does not suddenly appear in our life, it is something that grows over time as we try to follow Jesus example.  Obedience or following Jesus is not legalism, where Legalism comes from trying to earn God’s favor by obedience and sacrifice.

Jesus knows we need help in following His Way of Life, is why we have the Holy Spirit living in us so we can obey His teachings and follow His example.  

Why were the OT written for: 

1 Corinthians 10:11 NKJV (11) Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. 

Romans 15:4 NKJV For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. 

Lets look at different examples about the principles we are to learn from the OT.  Read these completes chapters. 

1 Corinthians 9:9 NKJV For it is written in the law of Moses, "YOU SHALL NOT MUZZLE AN OX WHILE IT TREADS OUT THE GRAIN." Is it oxen God is concerned about?   No, about ministers preaching 

1 Corinthians 10:6 NKJV (6) Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. 

Php_3:17  Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.

2Th_3:9  not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us.

1Ti_4:12  Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Heb_4:11  Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.

Jas_5:10  My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience.

1Pe_2:21  For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:

2Pe_2:6  and turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them to destruction, making them an example to those who afterward would live ungodly;

Jud_1:7  as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities around them in a similar manner to these, having given themselves over to sexual immorality and gone after strange flesh, are set forth as an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.  

We notice this night to be much observed unto the LORD should be observed, why, because we are told to do it “unto the Lord.” 

We know, there are so many things in the OT are an example for us, this is another one of those things we should do “unto the Lord (Jesus).” 

There are mysteries in the Scriptures and principles. 

Luke 8:10 NKJV And He said, "To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is given in parables, that 'SEEING THEY MAY NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND.' 

Ephesians 1:9 NKJV having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, 

There are many other Scriptures we could use  in mysteries. 

Hebrews 11:1 NKJV Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 

It all comes down to is faith.  Jesus says to observe this night unto Himself.

Is this night celebration contrary to the Scriptures and teachings of Jesus in the NT.  Do not believe it is. 

The bottom line is, your right, there is not place in the NT that I know of says we are to observe the night.  But there is proof in the OT and many circumstantial evidents in the examples from the OT was done for an example for us today.    Then the principle of this comes down to a matter of faith why we do it today as a church.  Read Heb 11, the faith chapter. 

We have to bring various Scriptures together to have a little clearer understanding why.