Hebrews 9:10-14
In the
Old Testament, every year the high priest would go and offer sacrifices for
himself and on behalf of the whole community asking for forgiveness of their
sins. He had to be blameless himself so that when he is inside the temple he
himself won’t die. His sacrifice would cleanse people of their sins temporarily.
And this ritual had to be performed every year.
In the New
Testament, JESUS came as the high priest and HE was born holy and righteous.
The most holy place HE would enter was the presence of GOD the Father. That
presence was not new to HIM for HE entered that presence everyday as HE waited
on GOD. HE had no fear of dying in the presence of GOD because GOD the father
was pleased with HIM. As HE entered the most holy place, HIS sacrifice was not
that of any animal, but something better. HIS offering was HE HIMSELF.
HE didn’t
just intercede for the sins of a few but HE interceded for all. HIS sacrifice
was made only once, but enough for all generations. HIS blood didn’t just
cleanse the outwardly sins but also the conscience that got
soiled with the sin. HIS all powerful blood is a reminder of HIS love so
amazing and HIS grace so divine.
And
unlike the Old Testament where the sacrifice made was only for their people,
HIS sacrifice is made for all those who believe. HIS forgiveness is for all who
come to HIM and HIS grace knows no limits.
Believe
and receive the forgiveness from all your sins, receive a guilt free conscience
and complete freedom in JESUS name.
Amen!
