My Time With Jesus Tuesday

 Blood Covenant

 John 1:29

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!

What does this verse actually tell us? What does Lamb of God mean? To answer these questions we must go back to that time. Before Jesus came, the Israelites took a lamb that had no blemishes to the temple, to be sacrificed for the remission of sins.

Hebrews 9: 22 tells us,  and according to the law almost all things are purified with blood and without shedding of blood there is no remission.

Exodus 12: 21 - 28  tells us about the first Passover, when the angel of death killed the firstborn of all the Egyptians. Try to make it a point to read these verses, it was kind of long to print here.

This event was actually a covenant between God and man. Many scholars believe that the lamb in each house was a substitute for the firstborn. When the angel of death came, he passed over that house that had the blood of the lamb, because it was a sign that the sins were paid for.

Matthew 26: 28  tells us, for” this is My blood of the new Covenant which shall be shed for many for the remission of sins”.

This of course was the Last Supper, and you could say that what we consider Holy Communion is where it all started.  Just as in the Passover, Jesus the Lamb of God was slain and His blood spilled, as a substitute for each of us and our sins.

Ephesians 1:7 tells us, in Him we have Redemption through His blood. The forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.

Just to clarify what a covenant is. And how serious it is. A covenant between two people, nations, etc was a sacred, unbreakable agreement each party vowed to do their best, and give their best. If either party broke it, it would carry terrible consequences.

We have a blood Covenant with Jesus. He will give us unlimited blessings, and we must give Him our hearts, and faith to His law. When we receive Holy Communion, we remember His promises to us. By His stripes we are healed, His blood washed away all of our sins. I hate to admit it, but it took many years and finally becoming a Christian to realize just how important Holy Communion is and what it means.

1 Corinthians 11:24- 27  tells us, when He had given thanks, He broke the bread and said,” take, eat this is My body which is broken for you, do this in memory of me”. In the same manner he also took the cup after supper saying, “this cup is the New Covenant in my blood. Do this as often as you drink in remembrance of me”. God bless you and your family. Praise the Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all of my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve Only You. 

Praise the Lord

Amen