Hebrews is written to the Hebrews so we have to put on a Hebrew mindset of that time in history in order to understand the writer. The Hebrews wanted a sign because Jesus did not fit their expectations. They wanted a conquering king. So Jesus was a stumbling stone in their perspective. They expected another.
Jesus’ death was planned through promises, predicted through prophecy and fulfills all of God’s plans and purposes.
A testament demands death
Forgiveness demands blood
Judgement demands a substitute
Jesus had to die for our sins to pay the price and complete the gift of eternal life. Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. The wages of sin is death. No works, no efforts, no deeds we can do in our life can cover our sins. We are all sinners saved by amazing grace.
The testator has to die for the will to be executed and then the assets dispersed to the beneficiaries. Jesus then rises from the dead, defeating death the devil and the grave to then become Executor of the will. No one took His life, He laid it down willingly. No one will stand before God in their own righteousness. But a pardon is not complete unless it is accepted.
Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Removing them as far as the east is from the west.
Accept today God’s free gift of salvation. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved. Seek Him while He can still be found. His evidence is all around us. How is your heart? If you have questions, need someone to talk to or would just like to say hi, contact us.
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