The firstborn during this section was given its importance and as a result was consecrated unto the Lord after what happened in Egypt. It didn't matter whether it was man or animal. Then Moses reiterated the commemoration of the Passover day again with the importance to be passed down to firstborn son (8) and that they must keep this ordinance forever. The redemption process includes the firstborn of every womb. The fact that there was so much going on during the process of the Passover that the recounting of the story annually and the sacrifices/redemption process should be so distinctly marked on the hands, head and hearts that the recounting should be second nature.
How distinctive is the firstborn! Irene and David are firstborn and share many similar qualities - call it genetics and upbringing for some but the traits that they share are very similar. I, on the other hand, as a third child (second son) and GG as the second child share many similar traits. I don't know if they see it that way but I sure do. The Passover was and is a big deal even today as it should be. The entirety of the process got lost upon the Israelites over their history and the significance of their God as well. It was interesting that here the Lord was such an integral part of the freedom but the demands were so much greater and response so much more weaker due to the Lord being "in their face" more than we as Christians ever experienced.
Good weekend, saw the Red Tails movie on Friday and enjoyed it. Saw Chinglish on Bway on Sat and it was so-so... but had a good dinner at BoneFish Grill with David and Irene. Church was fine and got home relatively early last night. Started to watch Alcatraz and enjoyed it as well. After OUAT, got hooked on the Hallmark movie about special ed kids going to a NASA training camp. I do enjoy those movies when they are on.
Praise for today: May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you. May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples justly and guide the nations of the earth. Ps 67: 3-4
Interesting that you would mention that. I can see so much of my first-born traits in Noly. Jule is so young that I can't tell a lot yet, but I bet he will remind me of my brother.
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