12 Ways to Prepare for the Passover:
1. We need to deeply consider Jesus Christ and what he did for us.
--We all are in desperate need of his sacrifice.
2. We need to consider how we are justified in the sight of God.
--justified freely by his grace, his forgiveness. Because of Jesus Christ, God passes over our sins.
3. We need to consider once our sins are passed over, are we free to continue in sin?
--we do not continue a life of sin.
4. We need to confess and forsake our sins before God.
--we see our sin and do not want to fall prey to sin.
5. Do not try to cover up your sins.
--we can't hide sin from God. Only God can cover our sins.
6. Ask for God's help, for God's Spirit.
--come to God with a humble heart, looking to Him for help.
7. God is willing to reconcile with us and heal the breech caused by sin.
--we need to want to reconcile with him, be serious about drawing close to God.
8. Ponder the stories in the Bible of those who confessed their sins.
--Nehemiah 1:5-7 true prayer of confession
9. Look and be alert for sin
--Lamentations 2:14-15 no attempt to alert the people caused Israel to be profane.
10. Examine yourself in regards to sin. Discern yourself.
--Do I allow Christ to live in me? Do I have His fruits?
11. When we see our sin, it should make us sorry.
--Godly sorrow, sorry for the heartache it caused God, yourself, and others
12. Our sorrow should lead to repentance and repentance leads to salvation.
--Diligently overcome to be clear of the matter. Luke 13:3 repent or perish; choose salvation.
