Scripture

When sins have been forgiven, there is no need to offer any more sacrifices

Observation

Christ cancelled the first covenant in order to put the second into effect. God’s will was for us to be made holy by the once for all sacrifice of Christ.

Under the old covenant the priests offered sacrifices again and again. but our High Priest offered himself as a sacrifice. Now he sits at the Father’s right hand, waiting for his enemies to be humbled.

Now there is no need for further sacrifices because our sins have been forgiven.

Application

In A.D. 70, God allowed the Roman army to enter Jerusalem and destroy to the ground the Temple. Not one brick remained on top of another as Jesus had prophesied.

God destroyed the Temple because it was obsolete. There was no need for sacrifices any more because the perfect sacrifice had been offered.

Jesus was described as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.” The sins are gone. All offences are forgiven and guilt removed.

Jesus has taken away my sins forever. There is no need for me to ever offer anything back to God to atone for my sins.

As Jesus said on the cross,”It is finished.” Amen

Prayer

Thank you Jesus for being my perfect sacrifice, the once and for all time offering. Amen.