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Hymn Story: Jesus Paid It All
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Old Testament High Priest and Jesus Christ
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High Priest |
Jesus Christ |
| Earthly Ministry (Heb. 5:1; 8:5) | Heavenly Ministry (Heb. 4:14, 6:19; 8:1, 2; 9:11, 24) |
| A Sinner (Heb. 5:3) | Without Sin (Heb. 4:15)
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| High Priest came from Aaron’s line (Heb. 5:4, 7:11) | Jesus came in the order of Melchizedek (Heb. 5:6, 10; 7:3) |
| Became a priest because of his ancestry (Heb. |
God Has Kept Before You an Open Door That No One Can Shut
The Risen Christ is speaking:
“See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.”
You might have prayed long about closed doors in your life.
You kept knocking at many of them but they did not open. And you are disheartened. Yet the promise is true because the One who … Read the rest
I Believe in the Resurrection
There is only one person in all human history who said I have authority to lay down my life and to take it up again.*
There is only one person in all human history who said I am the good shepherd and the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.*
And there is … Read the rest
Can I Earn My Forgiveness?
So many people suffer from guilt. It need not be a great crime like murder that troubles, but it can be the little wrongs they have done.
Their past haunts them.
They suffer silently as their minds torture them.
They feel someone accusing them all the time.
Unable to open up to anyone they carry … Read the rest
The Miracle on the Road to Emmaus Is Not What You Thought It Is!
It was a journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus, a village 7 miles away. Two men walked and talked. Their hearts were sad.
A stranger joined them. They did not recognize him. He asked them, “What are you talking about?”
They stood still; unable to assess how this person missed the momentous event that all had … Read the rest
Scriptural Basis of the Blood as the Means of Atonement
“For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life (Leviticus 17:11).”
The infinite power of Jesus’ blood to cleanse us from all sin (1 John 1:7) lies in his … Read the rest
Lesson 36: We All Need Repeated Cleansing
This Lesson is part of John’s Gospel Easy Notes Series.
It was Zechariah who looked forward to a day when a fountain will be opened for cleansing people from sin and impurity (see Zechariah 13:1). The blood of Jesus is that fountain.
This has given rise to these famous lines in the hymn:
There is … Read the rest
Pleading the Blood
[The following paraphrase is taken from Bob Lamb’s Book The Overcoming Blood]
The phrase “pleading the blood” is not in the Bible. But to understand the concept let us use the phrase “appeal earnestly.” Let us take a look at that Passover night when 2.5 million Israelites walked out of 430 years of slavery in … Read the rest
Benefits That We Have Through the Blood of Jesus
The cry of Jesus, “It is finished” should encourage us to seek to understand and experience the benefits through his shed blood on the cross. Here are a few helpful and encouraging starting points for moving into a deeper fellowship and intimacy with God through the blood of Jesus.
“Now, once again, the Lord is … Read the rest
You Have Protection in the Blood of Jesus
The Passover was a moment in history of the birth of the Israelite Nation. Yet what happened during one night has significance for you and me today.
At the time of the first Passover God said, “The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see … Read the rest
You Have Forgiveness of Sins through the Blood of Jesus
“Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness” (Hebrews 9:22).
“In him we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Ephesians 1:7).
Let us look at what Jesus said during the Last Supper: He took the cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for … Read the rest
You Are Justified through the Blood of Jesus
The story is told about a man who called the Rolls Royce Company when he had a breakdown of his car in his European Tour. The Company flew a mechanic in a helicopter and repaired his car. When the man asked what the bill amount was; the mechanic told him that he will be informed … Read the rest
You Have Victory over Satan through the Blood of Jesus
Revelation 12:11 speaks about our means of victory over Satan. He is called the accuser because he accuses you and me before God all the time.
“They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.”
Now several believers live in discouragement because of certain habitual sins that overtake … Read the rest
You Have Access to God at All Times through the Blood of Jesus
Imagine that when you walk into an office to meet the CEO of a MNC, to your surprise you find that his Secretary is someone who knows you and speaks on your behalf to him.
How much more confidence you can have when Jesus himself is interceding for you and speaks on your behalf to … Read the rest
God Has Covered Your Sin through the Blood of Jesus
The words Atonement or Propitiation means “to cover.” It literally means to appease God’s wrath. God is angry against sin and the sinner. But since God’s love is also in operation he made a provision through which animal sacrifices would cover the sin from his eyes. Ultimately, Jesus through his blood sacrifice turned away God’s … Read the rest
You Are Reconciled to God through the Blood of Jesus
One of the first things that happened after Adam and Eve sinned was that the fellowship with God was immediately broken. It became impossible for holy God to be friends with man anymore. Sin had to be punished by death. That was God’s holy law.
But then God’s love began to seek man and make … Read the rest
You Are Sanctified through the Blood of Jesus
Many believers are satisfied with the initial experience of forgiveness which is called “born again” (John 3:3) experience. It is like laying the foundation of a building and then forgetting all about constructing the house.
Sanctification refers to the moment by moment cleansing we all need through the blood of Jesus. Imagine you taking a … Read the rest
You Are Cleansed through the Blood of Jesus
We all love to have a brand new beginning in life. The first thing to do to have a new beginning is to accept that we are sinners. Christ died for sinners (Romans 5:8). Therefore you can look to him in faith and be saved.
Even after we accept Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, … Read the rest
You Are Redeemed by the Blood of Jesus
This is a term that can be understood in the context of a slave-market. The word Redemption means “especially of purchasing a slave with a view to his freedom (W. E. Vine, An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words).” Now God did not need to pay Satan anything to set us free. Instead it was … Read the rest
Is the Blood of Jesus Your Song? It is the Eternal Song of Heaven!
The favourite title that John uses for Jesus Christ is “Lamb” or “Slain Lamb” in the Book of Revelation. He uses that title no less than 26 times. It reminds us of the words with which John the Baptist introduced Jesus Christ: “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world … Read the rest
The Blood of Jesus Christ: What Does It Mean to You Today?
No man’s biographer in this world has given such an emphasis to the last week of a person’s life as the Gospel writers did to Jesus’s life. 29 out of 89 chapters (about 30%) in the gospels are devoted to the last week of Jesus’ life. John 13-19 describes sunset to sunset, the last 24 … Read the rest
Lesson 35: Let Us Draw Near to God
This Lesson is part of John’s Gospel Easy Notes Series.
Intimacy with God
Jesus spoke hard-to-digest language when he spoke about having intimacy or close communion with him. He told: “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you (John 6:53).”
Do not say … Read the rest
Lesson 34: Do You Have Doubts About God’s Love for You?
This Lesson is part of John’s Gospel Easy Notes Series.
Many people suffer from lack of assurance that they are God’s children.
First of all is the promise: “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God (John 1:12).” You may or … Read the rest
Lesson 33: Invitations of Jesus
This Lesson is part of John’s Gospel Easy Notes Series.
Come and See
(John 1:39)
When Jesus invites you to be with him, we are reminded of Psalm 34:8: “Taste and see that the LORD is good.”
So many people refuse the invitation of Jesus thinking that it involves too great a cost. It certainly … Read the rest
Lesson 32: Follow Jesus | Love Jesus | Please Jesus | Obey Jesus
This Lesson is part of John’s Gospel Easy Notes Series.
Follow Jesus
This is a clear call sounded in this gospel at the beginning and the end. First to Philip (John 1:43) and finally to Peter, twice (John 21:19b, 22b).
Following Jesus cannot happen unless you focus on him alone. When you follow him he … Read the rest
Lesson 30: “It Is Finished!”
This Lesson is part of John’s Gospel Easy Notes Series.
John 19:30
It was a cry of triumph. It was a cry of victory. All that needed to be done for man’s salvation was done. There is nothing more any one of us can add to it.
“Jesus died with a shout of triumph on … Read the rest
Lesson 29: The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus
This Lesson is part of John’s Gospel Easy Notes Series.
John 17
Isn’t it amazing that the Son of God prayed while on earth?
He lived without sin.
But he did not live without prayer.
Hope that gives you an idea of how much we should lean on God in prayer!
Here, like the high … Read the rest