Title??

Let us imagine for a moment that we were to write a book. In this book we describe the unbelievable miracles and circumstances of the Jews in Egypt. We have to decide what all-encompassing element of this story would make the best title for our book. 

One person may propose "The Splitting of the Sea". Another might say "Ten Plagues" or "Killing the First Born". A title suggestion like "Pass Over" would pale in comparison. Why is this seemingly insignificant aspect of a much greater miracle focused on as the title for all the happenings in Egypt?! It is in no way an all-encompassing part of what Hashem did for the Jewish people!

The answer not only solves our problem but shows us a fundamental lesson of Judaism. Of all the actions Hashem did in Egypt, the passing over is exceptional in that it was the only one predicated by an action of Bnei Yisrael. Only once they found a lamb, slaughtered and smeared its blood, would Hashem pass over them. 

Unlike other religions, the focus of our mission is not what Hashem does for us, it is what we do for Him. Consequentially, He will repay our devotion with the ultimate and eternal of all gifts.