The term “passes over” in this verse seems to point to that fateful day in Egypt when God rescued the Israelite nation from bitter slavery.

The Hebrews were told they could be spared from the death angel, but only on one condition. That condition was nothing they inherently had over the Egyptians. It was the blood of a lamb (see Exodus 12).

God was gracious. He supplied everything the Israelites needed to stay safe as He executed His judgment on this defiant, pagan people. However, every Israelite who wished to be saved had an active role to play. Each person had to spread the lamb’s blood on the doorposts of their homes. This showed that they accepted the Lord’s instructions and trusted them.

Jesus is the Lamb of God (see John 1:29).

Let’s make Him our personal Savior.

When we spread His blood on the doorposts of our hearts, we indicate that He is welcome to enter (see Revelation 3:20). He has promised to pardon us and pass over what should be the result of our disobedience. He can cleanse each one who is willing as He prepares us to share in His inheritance.