Written by Jerry Lawrence, a contemporary pastor and writer.
The crucifixion of Jesus, though brutal and humiliating, served a purpose beyond comprehension. As Jesus hung on that cross, every drop of His blood and every moment of suffering ushered in a great exchange—our bondage, shame, and sin for His righteousness, access, and acceptance. Consider the significance of the bloodshed, a symbolism echoed in the Passover lamb’s sacrifice. Just as the Israelites applied the blood to their doorposts for protection, we receive grace, mercy, and peace through the blood of Jesus Christ… The tearing of the veil at Jesus’ death symbolizes the profound shift from an earthly temple to a temple indwelt by the Spirit of God—our bodies. This transformation… signifies our role as living stones, built into a spiritual house to offer sacrifices pleasing to God…Let us boldly approach the throne of grace, knowing that through the cross and the blood, we have been made heirs of God’s promise, recipients of His boundless love, and vessels of His glory. May we walk in the fullness of this truth, glorifying God in our bodies and spirits, now and forevermore.
Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? [1 Corinthians 3:16]E
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