Our Sacrificial Lamb

Read Hebrews 4:14-16 and Psalm 27 ( I can't figure out how to attach a link from bible gateway)

Since the first sin committed by Adam and Eve, sin has required payment. In the Old Testament, God ordained laws about bow sacrifice would take away sin. His holiness demanded that sinnders be cleansed before approaching the throne of the Almighty. Lambs, goats, and birds wee used by God's people to atone for sin.

however, a greater sacrifice was needed, an all-sufficient sacrifice, a sacrifice without blame or blemish. God did not institute new laws to accomplish this. He didn't demand even greater sacrifices from us. Instead, He Himself provided exactly what we needed: the Lamb of God, His own dear Son. Jesus presents the perfect sacrifice for sin. He made complete payment for sin on our behalf. On Good Friday, and on every day, the Christian message is all about Jesus, the Saviour of the world.

This all-sufficient sacrifice cleanses us from sin as we are washed in the waters of Baptism and receive the good gifts of God in the Holy Supper. And we-through the gift of faith given to us-"hold fast our confession" (Hebrews 4:14) as we confess our perfect, loving Jesus who saves us from sin, sharing this Good News with others.


This is taken from the Portals of Prayer from church!!
Jodie