Day 316 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: Ezekiel 1-3; Hebrews 9)
THE BLOOD OF JESUS - PRICELESS
“Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.” (Hebrews 9:22 ESV)
The Old Testament sacrificial system that required the blood sacrifice of animals pointed to shedding of Christ’s blood as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind. Do you understand what this means for you personally?
“The blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7b ESV)
1. Not all the blood of beasts
On Jewish altars slain
Could give the guilty conscience peace
Or wash away the stain.
2. But Christ, the heav'nly Lamb,
Takes all our sins away;
A sacrifice of nobler name
And richer blood than they.
5. Believing, we rejoice
To see the curse remove;
We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice
And sing His bleeding love.
(Not All the Blood of Beasts, Lutheran Service Book, Concordia Publishing House, 2006, # 431)
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for shedding Your blood in payment for my sins. Bless my regular reception of Your body and Your blood in remembrance of Your sacrifice. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
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