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In Exodus chapter 13 we read about the consecration of the firstborn where God commands Moses to instruct the Israelites that every firstborn male, both of human and animal, is to be consecrated to the Lord. This is a reminder of the Lord's power and deliverance, as the Lord spared the firstborn of the Israelites during the tenth plague in Egypt. The consecration of the firstborn also points forward to Jesus Christ, who is described as the firstborn over all creation in the New Testament who became our ultimate sacrifice.

After leaving Egypt, God leads the Israelites through the wilderness with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. This is a sign of God's presence and guidance, reminding the Israelites that God is with them and leading them to the Promised Land. The pillar of cloud and pillar of fire also serve as a symbol of God's guidance and protection in the Christian faith. The Holy Spirit is described as a guide and comforter to believers, and the pillar of cloud and fire foreshadow the Holy Spirit's presence with God's people.

What is the significance of the pillar of cloud and pillar of fire in the Israelites' journey and what does it teach us about God's guidance in our lives?