Pastor Jesse Lockhart preached with deep joy about the hope believers have through the blood of Jesus Christ, reminding the church that salvation is far more than a feeling—it is the eternal confidence that sins are forgiven, names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and a resurrection hope awaits. Reading from Hebrews 9, he contrasted the powerless rituals of the old tabernacle with the perfect, once‑for‑all sacrifice of Christ, explaining that our own righteousness is nothing but “filthy rags,” and only the blood can make us clean. Pastor Jesse then moved to Exodus 12, showing how the Passover lamb’s blood on the doorposts separated God’s people, shielded them from judgment, and caused death to “pass over,” just as Christ—the true Firstborn—died in our place. He emphasized that staying “behind the blood” is the only safety in a chaotic world, and that the covering not only hides sin but sets believers free. With the urgency of a pastor who knows the times, he reminded the church that joy comes in the morning for those who remain under the blood until the Lord returns.

Fairview Union Church — Whitwell, Tennessee