Blood of Christ

Apr

2024

Power of Christ’s Blood: Eternal Redemption

Hebrews 9:12 declares, “He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.”

This verse highlights the superiority of Christ’s sacrifice – a single offering that grants us eternal redemption.

Necessity and Sufficiency of Blood

The Bible verse emphasizes the need for blood in redemption. Blood symbolizes life, forfeited by sin but restored by God’s grace. It represents the price paid – our debt to God settled by His sacrifice.

We might find the concept of blood outdated, but it reveals the gravity of sin and God’s holiness.

The verse further emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ’s blood. Unlike the temporary sacrifices of the old covenant, Christ’s blood – pure and infinite – establishes the new covenant.

It fulfills God’s justice and love, cleansing our conscience and redeeming us completely. We might doubt its power, but Christ’s sacrifice is all-encompassing, fulfilling the law and securing our salvation.

One Sacrifice, Forever

The author clarifies that Christ’s blood is effective. It doesn’t merely cover sin; it removes and cancels it.

Unlike repeated sacrifices, Christ’s offering was “once for all.” It’s the final and ultimate sacrifice, valid eternally. We might feel un-forgiven or insecure, but Christ’s blood assures us of God’s pardon and redemption, enabling us to enter His presence.

Faith and Gratitude

The verse implies a response – faith and gratitude. Faith is trusting God and His promises, receiving the benefits of Christ’s sacrifice through repentance, and surrendering our lives to Him.

Gratitude is acknowledging the value of Christ’s blood, thanking and worshiping Him for His love and mercy, and sharing His grace with others.

God’s Offer

God offers redemption through His Son’s sacrifice. This sacrifice reveals His justice and love, inviting us to experience His forgiveness and presence. Respond today with faith and gratitude, living in the reality of Christ’s redemption and finding rest in Him.

May

2023

Power in the Blood

In the Gospel of John, we encounter a profound statement made by Jesus Himself; John 6:53.

Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.

This statement may sound strange and even shocking at first, but it carries a powerful spiritual truth.

When Jesus speaks of eating His flesh and drinking His blood, He is using symbolic language to convey a deeper spiritual reality.

He is inviting us to partake in a close and intimate relationship with Him. Just as physical food and drink are necessary for our physical sustenance, Jesus is emphasizing the importance of nourishing our souls through a deep and personal connection with Him.

This passage reminds us that our faith in Christ is not simply a set of intellectual beliefs or moral principles.

It is a living and dynamic relationship with the Savior Himself. Jesus is the source of true life, and by partaking in Him, we receive spiritual sustenance, nourishment, and eternal life.

So, as you reflect on John 6:53, accept the invitation of Jesus to come to Him, to abide in Him, and to experience the fullness of life that He offers.

Cultivate a deep and intimate relationship with Him, nourishing your soul with His presence, His teachings, and His grace.

Never forget that Jesus is the bread of Life, the one who satisfies your deepest longings and grants you eternal life through faith in Him.

Apr

2023

A New Song

Revelation 5:9 declares . . . And they sang a new song, saying:

“You are worthy to take the scroll
    and to open its seals,
because you were slain,
    and with your blood you purchased for God
    persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.

We are reminded of the incredible sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross. Through his death and resurrection, he paid the price for our sins and made it possible for us to be reconciled with God.

This is a truth that we should never take for granted, and it should lead us to praise and worship him with our whole hearts.

When the apostle John wrote this passage, he was describing a vision of heaven. In this vision, he saw a great multitude of people from every tribe, language, people, and nation gathered around the throne of God.

They were singing a new song of praise to Jesus, recognizing him as the one who had purchased them with his blood. This is a beautiful picture of the diversity and unity of the body of Christ.

As we think about what it means to be purchased by the blood of Jesus, we are reminded of our incredible worth and value to God. He loves us so much that he was willing to give his only son for us.

This is a truth that should fill us with awe and wonder. It should also lead us to live lives that are fully devoted to him, seeking to honor him in all that we do.

Finally, as we meditate on this verse, we are reminded of our mission as followers of Christ. We are called to be ambassadors of his love and grace, sharing the good news of the gospel with everyone we meet.

We have been purchased by his blood so that we can bring others into his kingdom. May we be faithful to this calling, always seeking to serve and love others as he has loved us.