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1. No stranger that was uncircumcised might be admitted to eat of it, Ex 12:43, 45, and 48. None might sit at the table but those that came in by the door; nor may any now approach to the improving ordinance of the Lord's supper who have not first submitted to the initiating ordinance of baptism. We must be born again by the word ere we can be nourished by it. Nor shall any partake of the benefit of Christ's sacrifice, or feast upon it, who are not first circumcised in heart, Col 2:11.
2. Any stranger that was circumcised might be welcome to eat of the Passover, even servants, Ex 12:44. If, by circumcision, they would make themselves debtors to the law in its burdens, they were welcome to share in the joy of its solemn feasts, and not otherwise. Only it is intimated (Ex 12:48) that those who were masters of families must not only be circumcised themselves, but have all their males circumcised too. If in sincerity, and with that zeal which the thing required and deserves, we give up ourselves to God, we shall, with ourselves, give up all we have to him, and do our utmost that all ours may be his too. Here is an early indication of favour to the poor Gentiles, that the stranger, if circumcised, stands upon the same level with the home-born Israelite. One law for both, Ex 12:49. This was a mortification to the Jews, and taught them that it was their dedication to God, not their descent from Abraham, that entitled them to their privileges. A sincere proselyte was as welcome to the Passover as a native Israelite, Isa 56:6, 7.
49 One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger
that sojourneth among you.
50 Thus did all the children of Israel; as the Lord commanded
Moses and Aaron, so did they.
The chapter concludes with a repetition of the whole matter, that the children of Israel did as they were bidden, and God did for them as he promised (Ex 12:50, 51); for he will certainly be the author of salvation to those that obey him.