V.1-13 Now that they had been redeemed by the blood of the lamb, they were God’s own people. They were fit to be with Him on this long journey ... they were now a holy people. Every first-born male baby must be remembered as belonging to the Lord. (Read Ex. 13:2, 11-13). A lamb had to be sacrificed for that boy.
V.3-10 This looks on to when they would have arrived in the “land of promise” (Israel). They would have to search their house to make sure there was no leaven in the house for seven days (the perfect number). For us it can mean our whole life should be separated from evil of all kinds and lived for the Lord who is holy.
V.14-16 Later, when a son would say to his father, “What are you doing this for?” the father would say “Because the Lord did so much for us by redeeming us out of Egypt.” They were to remember this. How much more have we to remember what Christ has done for us! We will through eternity (Read Rev. 1:5, 9).
V.17-22 What tender care and protection by God! He kept them from becoming discouraged (v. 17), guided them as their Leader, protected them from the heat of the sun, and gave them light and warmth at night (v. 21) and never stopped this care (v. 22)! And how much more today, for we have been redeemed by the blood of God’s only Son.