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Jesus speaking:
21 "... The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him..."
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I've had someone tell me, "I see Jesus as a prophet. I can't imagine a God killing His son..." Maybe, you too, don't get the death of Christ. First, let's remember we don't serve a dead savior, Jesus is ALIVE. But let's take time to explain the death that Jesus willingly walked to. God didn't make Jesus go to the cross; Jesus willingly submitted to the cross, in order to conquer death/sin on our behalf.
Jesus' death for us on the cross seals a new covenant between God and us. The old covenant involved forgiveness of sins through the blood of an animal sacrifice (Exodus 24:6-8). But instead of a spotless lamb on the altar, Jesus offered Himself, the spotless Lamb of God, as the official sacrifice for sins, and His blood sealed the new agreement between God and us. Now all of us can come to God through Jesus, in full confidence that God will hear us and save us from our sins.
Have you entered into this covenant? Are you confident that God hears you? Do you know that you are saved from your sins?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, so many people stumble through life in darkness, afraid of what they might touch in the blackness, of what they might become. They have no sense of direction and no peace in their lives; only anger and fear keep them moving. I lift up the individuals who were moved to read TGN today, and have not entered into covenant with You. I pray that they continue to step towards You; that they do not ignore Your call today, and submit their whole being to You. You stand outside the door, life-giving light in Your presence, if only they would turn the key and welcome You. You will wait there eternally patient and loving. I pray they will hear You knocking on their hearts; may they gather up their courage and answer Your call, for You offer them light, guidance, and nothing less than salvation itself - Your Son Jesus! Amen.
*Additional Resources: The Everyday Guide to Prayer
Death and Resurrection of Jesus, The Servant
Mark 14:21 NIVJesus speaking:
21 "... The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him..."
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I've had someone tell me, "I see Jesus as a prophet. I can't imagine a God killing His son..." Maybe, you too, don't get the death of Christ. First, let's remember we don't serve a dead savior, Jesus is ALIVE. But let's take time to explain the death that Jesus willingly walked to. God didn't make Jesus go to the cross; Jesus willingly submitted to the cross, in order to conquer death/sin on our behalf.
Jesus' death for us on the cross seals a new covenant between God and us. The old covenant involved forgiveness of sins through the blood of an animal sacrifice (Exodus 24:6-8). But instead of a spotless lamb on the altar, Jesus offered Himself, the spotless Lamb of God, as the official sacrifice for sins, and His blood sealed the new agreement between God and us. Now all of us can come to God through Jesus, in full confidence that God will hear us and save us from our sins.
Have you entered into this covenant? Are you confident that God hears you? Do you know that you are saved from your sins?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, so many people stumble through life in darkness, afraid of what they might touch in the blackness, of what they might become. They have no sense of direction and no peace in their lives; only anger and fear keep them moving. I lift up the individuals who were moved to read TGN today, and have not entered into covenant with You. I pray that they continue to step towards You; that they do not ignore Your call today, and submit their whole being to You. You stand outside the door, life-giving light in Your presence, if only they would turn the key and welcome You. You will wait there eternally patient and loving. I pray they will hear You knocking on their hearts; may they gather up their courage and answer Your call, for You offer them light, guidance, and nothing less than salvation itself - Your Son Jesus! Amen.
*Additional Resources: The Everyday Guide to Prayer
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