A New Covenant for Humankind

And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, 

“This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.”

Luke 22:20

Easter is the remembrance of Jesus’s great sacrifice for humankind. Through the risen Christ, believers have the forgiveness of sin and a new life. A second chance, that through our repentance, leads to eternal life. A life with a new covenant from God. The risen Christ sanctifies us and redeems us. On the cross, Jesus bore all of our sins and absorbed our pain. The cross granted us a new life and created the great gift for humanity called Easter. Through the trials of his final week, called the Passion week, Jesus modeled the life of the perfect disciple, one who walks without fear and serves humankind and not the self. Our destinies with God may at times require a similar and difficult walk, but fear not, God is with us. Through Jesus, God walked the path of life before us.

Points of Reflection

·     What does Easter mean to you? 

·     What sacrifices has Jesus made for humankind?

·     List three times Jesus changed or improved your life.