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or search YouTube for What does it mean that Jesus
fulfilled the law,
but did not abolish it? | GotQuestions.org (6 mins)
“And just as it is appointed and destined for all men to
die once and after this comes certain judgment, so Christ, having been offered
once and once for all to bear as a burden the sins of many, will appear a
second time, when He returns to earth, not to deal with sin, but to bring
salvation to those who are eagerly and confidently waiting for Him.
“For since the Law has only a shadow – just a pale
representation – of the good things to come, not the very image of those things
– it can never, by offering the same sacrifices continually year after year
make perfect those who approach its altars.
“Every priest stands at his altar of service ministering
daily, offering the same sacrifices over and over, which are never able to
strip away sins, that envelop and cover us; whereas Christ, having offered the
one sacrifice – the all-sufficient sacrifice of Himself – for sins for all
time, sat down – signifying the completion of atonement for sin – at the right
hand of God (the position of honour) waiting from that time onward until His
enemies are made a footstool for His feet.” Hebrews 9:27-28 10:11-13
“The sacrifices in the Old Testament were an illustration of
Christ, the Lamb of God who taketh away the sins of the world. Those sacrifices could never take away sin,
but they pointed by faith to the Saviour that should come.[1]”
God established the penalty for sin as death to the
sinner. Yet, His love yearns to save sinners. But how?
God cannot lie and He can’t go against His Word! In the Old Testament, God’s people killed innocent
animals as an illustration of Christ to come.
But those sacrifices could never take away the sin, they could only
point to the Solution.
God needed to find one sacrifice FOR all guilty sinners, who
would satisfy the sentence of death for sin.
But there was, what seemed to be an insurmountable catch. They MUST have no sin!
Wasn’t it just like our wonderful God that He solved this
dilemma for us! How? He chose to send His only, beloved Son to
earth, to live a sinless life, to be crucified and die, and then rise from
death victorious. And by His
resurrection, He has the power and right to save each of us who trust in His
life and promises!
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
· Christians in Afghanistan – Many Christians went to this country to
share the Good News to many who would never have heard of Jesus. These leaders and baby Christians are now in heightened
danger and need your prayers to protect them and sustain them during this
time.
· Those Left Behind in Afghanistan – Please pray for those who have
been unable to escape from Afghanistan before America abandoned the
country. They (especially the women) now
face persecution and death at the hands of barbarians. How heart wrenching.
·
NEW – Patti – improving but still needs prayer for balance,
patience and full recovery.
·
Family of Eric – Eric at 52 died suddenly leaving his 47-year-old
wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23).
Pray the Lord comforts the family through this time of mourning. Pray for their wisdom and that God will send
trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based councilors for the many decisions that now
must be made.
·
Jay – Please pray for him as he watches his ministry begin to be used by the
Lord in a new media -- thanks to this lockdown.
Give him strength, wisdom and protect his health.
· UPDATE - Peyton - eldest granddaughter of Jeff
and Rachael – is entering her second year of college. Please continue to pray for her that she does
well, makes good decisions and continues having a good relationship with the
Lord.
·
Adam –
please pray for his strength and peace as he pursues a new job and that the
Lord will guide him clearly in his decisions and that his wife will be the
loving supporter he badly needs.
· Barb – my brother’s
faithful and kind wife. Thank you for
praying for her. She needs prayers to
sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of additional
stress and challenge.
·
UPDATE - Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend who is
chronically unwell and frail. Please
pray for her, her parents and health carers to find ways to manage the symptoms
and heal her.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, the immunotherapy for his lung cancer seems to be
working for now. Pray for his ongoing
strength through the pain, patience and God’s mercy. Pray for his healthcare providers and that he
is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support
him through this journey. Pray for his
Mom (age 84) who is also unwell -- that their time together is filled with
extraordinary good memories and lots of love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile health. Pray God takes special care with them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on them during this challenging time.
Pray for the World
[1]
© 1958, Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago, God’s Word Made Plain, by Mrs. Paul Friederichsen, p. 88.
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