Psalm79│Jeremiah 18.1-12│Hebrews 9.15-28│John10.1-10
Psaumes 78|Jérémie 18.1-12|Hébreux 9.15-28|Jean 10.1-10
The price He paid
Why did Jesus have to die on the cross? Couldn't
He have saved us and lived a happy life on earth while spreading the Word with
His disciples ? Hebrews 9.15-28 tells us blood had to be shed ; “even the
first covenant was not put into effect without blood” (v.18). His blood
symbolizing His dying on our behalf.
Just like the potter in Jeremiah 18, the Father could have
done with us whatever He pleased.
'Potter Herman Kähler in his Workshop' by Ring, L. A. (Laurits Andersen), 1854-1933, Randers Kunstmuseum, Jutland, Denmark
Instead, by His great love for us, He decided,
not to overlook our sins (because death still was the penalty for sin) but to
send His only son as a sacrifice. By Jesus' death, we are forgiven and He
therefore becomes the Mediator (Hebrews 9.15).
The psalmist in Psalm 79 was crying for God's
mercy on Israel. Nowadays, forgiveness seems so easy, knowing that Jesus
already died on the cross. In this time of Lent, let us reflect on the price
Jesus had to pay for our salvation and let us not take this most beautiful gift
for granted. And in return, proclaim His praise from generation to
generation.(Psalm 79.13)
Jessica G. Mensah
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