The blood of Christ - O le toto o Keriso

Scripture Focus: Eperu 9:11-28

But Christ having come as a high priest of the coming good things, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation, nor yet through the blood of goats and calves, but through his own blood, entered in once for all into the Holy Place, having obtained eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled, sanctify to the cleanness of the flesh: how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without defect to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? For this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant, since a death has occurred for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, that those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. For where a last will and testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him who made it. For a will is in force where there has been death, for it is never in force while he who made it lives. Therefore even the first covenant has not been dedicated without blood. For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people, saying, “This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you.” Moreover he sprinkled the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry in the same way with the blood. According to the law, nearly everything is cleansed with blood, and apart from shedding of blood there is no remission. It was necessary therefore that the copies of the things in the heavens should be cleansed with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. For Christ hasn’t entered into holy places made with hands, which are representations of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest enters into the holy place year by year with blood not his own, or else he must have suffered often since the foundation of the world. But now once at the end of the ages, he has been revealed to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. Inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once, and after this, judgment, so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, without sin, to those who are eagerly waiting for him for salvation.
- Hebrews 9:11-28 (WEB)

Study:

The passage from Hebrews highlights the profound significance of Christ's blood in the context of God's redemptive plan. Unlike the blood of animals that were used under the old covenant as temporary and symbolic purification, the blood of Christ offers a perfect, eternal redemption. Jesus, as our great High Priest, entered the heavenly sanctuary once and for all by His own blood, securing forgiveness and cleansing our consciences from dead works so that we may serve the living God. This new covenant, inaugurated by Jesus' sacrificial death, replaces the old covenant and offers a permanent solution to sin. His singular sacrifice was sufficient, unlike the repeated animal sacrifices, because it addresses the root issue of sin once and forever, making us heirs of eternal life.

Application:

Today, this passage reminds us that our salvation is secure not by our efforts or rituals but by the perfect sacrifice of Christ. We can approach God with confidence, knowing that Jesus’ blood has fully cleansed us. This calls us to live lives set apart, free from the burden of guilt, and motivated by gratitude to serve God wholeheartedly. It also challenges us to trust in Jesus fully, relying on His finished work rather than our own attempts to earn righteousness. As recipients of this new covenant, we have a responsibility to walk faithfully and eagerly await His return.

Reflection Questions:

• How does understanding the difference between the old covenant sacrifices and Christ's sacrifice deepen your appreciation for Jesus?
• In what ways can you rely more fully on the cleansing power of Christ’s blood in your daily life?
• What does it mean for you to serve the living God with a cleansed conscience?
• How can the truth of Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice encourage you in times of doubt or guilt?
• Are you living in the confidence and hope of Christ’s promised return?

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for shedding Your precious blood to cleanse us from sin once and for all. Help us to live in the freedom and confidence that Your sacrifice has secured for us. Cleanse our hearts daily, strengthen our faith, and empower us to serve You with gladness and purity. We eagerly wait for Your return and the fullness of salvation. In Your holy name, Amen.

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