Jesus, the perfect substitute, the righteous, sinless one, died in the place of the unrighteous. His sacrifice completely paid the penalty of the sin for all.
Tag Archives: sacrifice
Living cornerstone | 1 Peter 2:4-6
Are we presenting our bodies as living and holy sacrifices to God? Remember sacrifices by their nature die. So we need to, as Jesus taught us, die to ourselves.
Qualified substitute | Galatians 4:4-5
To be a substitute, He must be like the one to be punished- of equal value. What has equal value to a human? How do you even measure the value of a human life?
Giving up what you love. John 3:16
Big day Sunday. Daughter, Joelle, wedded Tom. Not a little emotional. As I waited for Joelle outside alone taking in the moment and blending it with history, I wept. Words can’t describe the sadness of the feeling of losing one you love so dearly…
Love for sacrifice | John 10:17 – 21
17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge …
Spirit of generosity | Acts 11:27-30
Believe it or not, generous giving is also a gift (Romans 12:8). We should follow the example of the early church and give generously. But also give willingly.
Priest plotting | Matthew 26:3-5
While Jesus is with His disciples sharing this prophecy about His coming death, the chief priests and other religious leaders were fulfilling the prophecy!
Lord’s Supper | Matthew 26:26-30
With His body, He gives spiritual life. Jesus is the Word made flesh (John 1:14). The intangible became tangible to give the intangible.
Anointing for burial | Matthew 26:6-13
Imagine the thoughts and emotions flooding Him. He was receiving this pure demonstration of love while at the same time realizing it was pointing to His death.
The Lord needs them | Matthew 21:1-5
What came to your mind when you read, “The Lord needs them”? How about your possessions, your talents, and abilities? What about you yourself?