November 10
Hebrews 10:1-17
One question that we may contemplate is, “How were people saved who lived before Jesus?” As we consider this question, we need to reflect on Hebrews 10:12. This verse tells us that Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins for ALL TIME. The cross, unlike bulls and goats, is effective for those who lived before Jesus and for those who live after him. This means that everyone is saved through Jesus’ sacrifice. There was not one way of salvation before Jesus and one after, rather, everyone is saved by grace through faith in what Jesus accomplished for them. They may not have known his name but their faith in the ultimate provision of God for their sin is what saved them, and now we know the object of this faith is Jesus.
The old system was only a signpost to God’s ultimate perfect plan. The blood of bulls and goats was powerless to take away sins (v 4). Only the blood of Christ can take away your sin. He alone was the perfect sacrifice as he alone lived a perfect life. Jesus’ sacrifice has made possible total forgiveness and a perfect relationship with God. You are totally forgiven. So, as we look to our past we can rest in the assurance of forgiveness and as we look to the future, we can boldly share his message with others.
Father God, thank you for the salvation you have provided for me through the sacrifice of your Son. Help me to live in a way that reflects this and shares it with the world. Amen.
How did Jesus’ death cover all sins, both those before him and those long after his death?
One question that we may contemplate is, “How were people saved who lived before Jesus?” As we consider this question, we need to reflect on Hebrews 10:12. This verse tells us that Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins for ALL TIME. The cross, unlike bulls and goats, is effective for those who lived before Jesus and for those who live after him. This means that everyone is saved through Jesus’ sacrifice. There was not one way of salvation before Jesus and one after, rather, everyone is saved by grace through faith in what Jesus accomplished for them. They may not have known his name but their faith in the ultimate provision of God for their sin is what saved them, and now we know the object of this faith is Jesus.
The old system was only a signpost to God’s ultimate perfect plan. The blood of bulls and goats was powerless to take away sins (v 4). Only the blood of Christ can take away your sin. He alone was the perfect sacrifice as he alone lived a perfect life. Jesus’ sacrifice has made possible total forgiveness and a perfect relationship with God. You are totally forgiven. So, as we look to our past we can rest in the assurance of forgiveness and as we look to the future, we can boldly share his message with others.
Father God, thank you for the salvation you have provided for me through the sacrifice of your Son. Help me to live in a way that reflects this and shares it with the world. Amen.
How did Jesus’ death cover all sins, both those before him and those long after his death?
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