As the thought of the passage moves toward the offering of Christ Jesus in our place, His Blood crying out for our ransom, the writer sets the boundaries of our thinking with some ideas about what that sacrifice was NOT. Forming our understanding with negative parameters is helpful to have some clarity about what is actually the work of Christ in our place as High Priest… the work which culminates in the great sacrifice and the offering of His own Blood as payment for our sin.

The sermon expounds on Hebrews 13, identifying Jesus Christ as the true altar and high priest who fulfilled the Old Covenant through His once-for-all sacrifice. It contrasts the temporary animal offerings with the eternal redemption obtained by Christ's blood shed outside the gate for all nations. Believers are called to continually offer sacrifices of praise and good works, while enduring the reproach of the world without shame. The message emphasizes that Christians have no lasting city on earth but look forward to a heavenly citizenship secured by grace. Ultimately, it urges listeners to trust in Christ alone for salvation and to live lives that reflect His love and mercy.

Are you tired and worn out from running on the treadmill of dead works? Has your unanswered guilt built a barrier between you and the living God? There is only one Priest who can atone for you, and He has done it through His blood. He has entered the truly holy place and offered Himself in body and spirit. The fountain of His blood is freely open. Every sinner who comes for cleansing will find it. They will be purified to serve the living God.

The Gospel of God - Message 26 - God's Righteousness Demonstrated - Romans 3:25-26. God displayed Jesus publicly as a propitiation for our sins in His blood through faith, and that public display demonstrates His righteousness in dealing with sins of the past and the present. Romans 1:17 tells us, "For in it (the gospel) the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, 'But the righteous will live by faith.'"

The sermon encourages believers to remain desperate for Jesus during life's most difficult trials by seeking, trusting, and persisting with Him. Drawing from the biblical account of Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood in Luke 8, the message highlights that Jesus is accessible and powerful enough to handle any burden or diagnosis. The preacher emphasizes that despite external noise, discouragement, or seemingly hopeless circumstances, God remains sovereign and present with His people. By focusing on Jesus as the ultimate source of hope and healing, individuals are urged to cast their anxieties upon Him rather than relying on worldly solutions. Ultimately, the message calls for steadfast faith, assuring listeners that Jesus can bring life and restoration even when all other options have failed.

This devotional reflects on the vision of the Lamb in Revelation chapter five, emphasizing Jesus' worthiness to take the scroll because He was slain. It highlights that Christ purchased believers from every tribe and nation with His blood, serving as the ultimate atonement for sin. The text underscores that Jesus had no sin yet became a substitute for humanity, securing redemption through His sacrificial death. This act of purchasing establishes believers as a kingdom and priests who will reign with their Savior on earth. Consequently, the congregation is called to glorify God in their bodies, recognizing they are not their own but were bought with a price.

Acts 2:36-41; Romans 6:15-19 1. He speaks to you in His Word. 2. He speaks to you by His blood. 3. He speaks to you through His Spirit.

The sermon explores Isaiah chapter 24 as a prophetic description of the coming Tribulation, emphasizing the word 'behold' to urge attention to God's impending judgment on the earth. It outlines three primary purposes for this period: ending wickedness, initiating a worldwide revival through the conversion of 144,000 Jews, and breaking the stubborn will of the Jewish people. By connecting Isaiah with passages from Matthew, Revelation, and other prophets, the message highlights how global destruction serves as a catalyst for spiritual awakening and the eventual reign of Christ in Jerusalem. The tone is urgent yet hopeful, reminding listeners that despite the severity of divine wrath, God's compassion ensures a faithful remnant will emerge purified by the Lamb's blood.