The Blood of Jesus Christ

The blood of Jesus Christ is so important. There is power and forgiveness and new life in His blood.

Hebrews 9:7 "but into the tabernacle went the high priest alone once every year with the sacrificed blood of animals which he offered for himself and for the errors; sins of the people."

Hebrews 9:14 "how much more shall the blood of Christ who, through the eternal Spirit, offered Himself without spot to God."

Hebrews 10:4, 12, 19, 20 "for it is not possible that the blood of animals should take away sins...but Jesus Christ the Lamb of God offered Himself as the true sacrifice for our sins. We now have boldness to enter into the holy of holies by the blood of Jesus Christ...by a new and living way, which he has made...a way for us through the veil, that is to say, His flesh."

In the Old Testament the best animal had to be sacrificed by the priest and the blood of that animal covered the sins of the person who confessed their wrongs. Many animals died but God made a way for Jesus Christ to shed His blood on the cross so our sins could be forgiven.

When we personally tell Jesus that we believe in Him and we are truly sorry for all our wrongs, He will forgive us. There is power in His blood to forgive sins.

1 Peter 1:18-19 "we know that we were not redeemed with corruptible things as silver and gold but with the precious blood of Christ as of a lamb without blemish and spot. Jesus Christ is pure and holy and without sin. He is our Saviour, our God."

Ephesians 1:17 "in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace."

1 Corinthians 2:24-30 are verses read at communion. We remember that Christ suffered and shed His blood on the cross but rose again and is alive today in Spirit. We can personally talk to Him and find comfort, strength and guidance in His presence.

We sing a familiar hymn, "Are You Washed in the Blood of the Lamb?" I pray you will know how important the blood of Jesus Christ is. You can find freedom and peace in knowing your sins are forgiven through His blood. You do not have to live with tormenting guilt and shame.

Surrender your life to Jesus and love Him with all your heart for He loves you and has good plans for your life.