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A False Identity Many Believers Carry
In the previous episode of You Are My Witnesses, we explored a statement many believers say without realizing the impact it has on their identity: “I’m just a sinner.” While it is true that every one of us has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, that is not the identity Jesus gave us when we came to Him.
Scripture tells us that when we are in Christ, we become a new creation. The old has passed away and the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17). Yet many believers still live as if the cross only forgave their sins but did not transform their identity.
The truth is that when Jesus went to the cross, He didn’t just forgive you—He redeemed you.
One of the most powerful ways to understand what Jesus accomplished is through the biblical feast of Passover and the season we are entering right now, the Hebrew month of Nissan.
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Jesus, Our Passover Lamb
The story of Passover begins in the book of Exodus.
For generations, God’s people lived enslaved in Egypt under Pharaoh’s rule. Despite nine devastating plagues, Pharaoh refused to release them. Finally, God gave Moses a final instruction: each household was to sacrifice a spotless lamb, apply the blood to the doorposts of their homes, and eat the lamb together (Exodus 12:3–13).
That night, judgment passed through Egypt, but every house covered by the blood was spared. Death literally passed over them.
This moment was not just history—it was prophecy.
The lamb in Exodus pointed to a greater Lamb who would come centuries later: Jesus Christ.
When John the Baptist saw Jesus, he immediately recognized this and declared:
“Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”
— John 1:29
Jesus is our Passover Lamb. His blood marks our lives just as the lamb’s blood marked the homes of Israel. Because of His sacrifice, judgment passes over us and we are welcomed into God’s family.
Discovering Passover
If you’ve ever wondered how deeply the story of Passover points to Jesus, you’re not alone.
Passover is more than an event in the Old Testament—it’s a powerful picture of the redemption Jesus accomplished on the cross. From the lamb to the blood on the doorposts, every detail reveals something beautiful about God’s plan to rescue His people.
If you’d like to explore these connections in a simple, biblical way, I created a short ebook that walks through the meaning of Passover and how it reveals the fullness of what Jesus has done for us.
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More Than Survival
Passover was never only about escaping death. It was about complete deliverance.
Psalm 105 tells us something remarkable about the night Israel left Egypt:
“He brought them out with silver and gold, and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.”
— Psalm 105:37
After generations of slavery, not a single person among them was weak or sick.
This was because they had eaten the lamb. The lamb that protected them was also the lamb that strengthened and restored them.
This paints a powerful picture of what Jesus has done for us.
Jesus did not just come to forgive sin—He came to bring restoration, freedom, and wholeness.
Yet many believers still live as though their inheritance in Christ is small. They believe they are saved but still bound, forgiven but still powerless. Pharaoh tried to negotiate Israel’s freedom, and the enemy still tries to do the same today. He whispers compromises and tries to convince believers that partial freedom is enough.
But God does not negotiate with oppression—and neither should we.
Jesus paid for complete deliverance.
A Season of Passing Through
We are entering the Hebrew month of Nissan, the first month of the biblical calendar.
In Exodus 12:2, God told Israel:
“This month shall be for you the beginning of months.”
God intentionally began His calendar with a story of redemption.
Nissan is the month when Israel left Egypt, the month when Passover is celebrated, and the very season when Jesus went to the cross and rose again.
Even creation reflects this story. Spring is the time when things that looked dead begin to come back to life. Light increases, seeds push through the soil, and new life appears everywhere.
Spiritually, Nissan represents the same thing. It is a season of passing through—a time when God brings His people out of bondage and into freedom.
So the question becomes:
What is God inviting you to pass through this season?
Is it fear? Anxiety? Sickness? An old identity you have been carrying?
These things are not your inheritance.
The Power of Praise
Another beautiful theme connected to this month is the tribe of Judah. The name Judah means praise.
From this tribe came King David—and ultimately Jesus, the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5).
Psalm 114 says something fascinating:
“When Israel came out of Egypt… Judah became God’s sanctuary.”
That statement carries profound meaning for believers today. When Jesus delivered us from darkness, we became God’s dwelling place. We are now His sanctuary.
Like Judah, we host God’s presence through praise.
Praise is not simply singing songs—it is spiritual warfare. Praise shifts atmospheres and aligns our hearts with heaven.
Psalm 100:4 reminds us:
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.”
Gratitude shifts our perspective and reminds us who our Redeemer is. His Word stands higher than every opinion, thought, idea, or ideology. His way is always better than our own, and His name is above every other name.
Jesus Our Redeemer
One of the names of God closely associated with this season is Redeemer.
The concept of redemption appears throughout Scripture. In the book of Ruth, Boaz becomes the kinsman redeemer, restoring Ruth’s inheritance and rescuing her family line (Ruth 4:9–10). This story foreshadows the gospel itself.
Humanity was trapped in sin, unable to rescue ourselves. But Jesus stepped in and paid the redemption price with His own blood.
Because of Him:
Your inheritance has been restored.
Your identity has been renewed.
Your prison doors have been opened.
The cross was not simply a moment of forgiveness.
It was a legal act of redemption.
From Prison to Promotion
This season also reminds us of another powerful story in Scripture—the story of Joseph.
Joseph spent years imprisoned for something he did not do (Genesis 39–41). Yet he held onto the dreams God had given him.
At the appointed time, God opened the prison doors, and in a single day Joseph went from prisoner to prince.
This reveals something profound about God’s character:
God knows how to turn prisons into platforms.
Your current limitations do not determine your future.
God does.
Walking Into Your Inheritance
The invitation of this season is simple.
Nissan is a month to:
Repent
Renew
Receive
It is a time to ask the Lord:
Where have I been living beneath my inheritance?
Where have I believed the lie that I’m still bound?
Where have I accepted less than what Jesus paid for?
The door to freedom is already open.
The blood of the Lamb has already been shed.
The question now is simple:
Will you walk through it?
A Simple Practice for This Month
One powerful way to reflect during this season is through the practice of communion.
The first communion took place during the Passover meal at the Last Supper (Luke 22:19–20). During Passover, four cups are traditionally shared throughout the meal, each representing a promise of God that ultimately points to Christ.
The first cup represents sanctification, reminding us that Jesus broke the power of sin and made us holy (1 Corinthians 1:30).
The second cup represents deliverance, reminding us that through Christ’s blood we have been delivered from spiritual bondage (Colossians 1:13–14).
The third cup represents redemption, pointing to the new life we receive through Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).
The fourth cup represents restoration, reminding us of the day Jesus will return for His bride at the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:9).
What the Blood of Jesus Has Done
Because of the blood of Jesus, incredible truths now define our identity:
You are united with God (Ephesians 2:13).
You are forgiven (Acts 2:38).
You are righteous (2 Corinthians 5:21).
You are justified (Romans 5:9).
You are cleansed (1 John 1:7).
You are healed (1 Peter 2:24).
You are free (Galatians 5:1).
You are no longer condemned (Romans 8:1).
You have overcome the enemy (Revelation 12:11).
Your debt has been paid once and for all (Hebrews 9:28).
These promises remind us that the cross accomplished far more than we often realize. If you are interested in learning more about what the blood and body of Christ have done for you, here is a link to Break Free: Trusting the Power of His Blood blog post.
Discovering the Blood of Jesus Christ
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An Invitation, Not a Law
The biblical feasts are not requirements placed on believers—they are invitations.
Each feast reveals another aspect of who Jesus is and what He has done.
Passover points to the Lamb sacrificed for us on the cross.
Unleavened Bread points to His wounds that bring healing.
Firstfruits points to His resurrection.
Pentecost celebrates the giving of the Holy Spirit.
These Appointed Times help us remember the story of redemption that runs throughout Scripture. And there is something powerful that happens when we move from simply hearing about these truths to actively remembering them.
Closing Prayer
Father, thank You for sending Jesus, our Passover Lamb and our Redeemer. Thank You that through His blood we are forgiven, restored, and made new. Reveal any areas where we have been living beneath the freedom You purchased for us. Give us the courage to repent, surrender, and walk through the doors You have opened.
Let this season be a time of deliverance, renewal, and breakthrough.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Now My Eyes See You
When pain becomes an invitation to encounter God face-to-face
If this episode has stirred something in you, Janell invites you to go deeper with her devotional Now My Eyes See You. In it, she shares how suffering, though disorienting, can become the place where we encounter God’s redeeming presence. Like Job, we are not alone in the ashes. Jesus steps in and leads us into healing. The devotional is available on Amazon in all formats. And Janell has a free Bible study to accompany it, link is below.
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