Scripture

Because God’s children are human beings – made of flesh and blood – the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could be could he break the power of the devil who holds the power of death.

Observation

God chose to bring many beings to glory. Jesus was made a leader through suffering to bring us into salvation.

Now Jesus and the ones he saved have the same Father. He calls us His brothers and sisters.

Because we are flesh and blood, Jesus had to be also made flesh and blood in order to die and set us free from the power of death. Jesus was made in every way like us so he can be our High Priest before God.

Application

Jesus is the one who leads us to salvation. Because we are human beings, He also had to be made human in order to die for our sins.

The divine Son of God could not die without becoming a person, a part of the creation.

This is wonderful news for us. Jesus in dying on the cross took our place. The perfect Son of God received the punishment for our sins so that we could be free.

When Jesus overcame death, he also defeated satan’s power to condemn us. Death cannot hold down those who follow Jesus.

Prayer

Thank you Lord Jesus for defeating sin and death. Thank you for the promise of eternal life. Amen