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Sunday, January 26, 2025

January 26 -- "The Wine of Forgiveness"

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Read Mark 14:1-25

As Jesus held the cup of wine during the Passover Supper, He used it to symbolize something profound: His blood and the "New Covenant." This was one of the traditional cups drank during the Passover meal, but Jesus gave it a new, deeper meaning.

In Scripture, blood symbolizes life and is essential for atonement (reconciliation with God, Leviticus 17:11). The wine in that cup, Jesus explained, represents His blood, soon to be shed on the cross for the salvation of many. His words revealed the powerful truth of the New Covenant, which is founded on His sacrificial death. Instead of being about our efforts to reach God, the New Covenant is about God's initiative to reach us through Jesus' blood, offering forgiveness and new life.

The atonement of Christ is the heart of the Christian faith, ensuring that sin no longer separates us from the love of God. Jesus' declaration ushered in a new era of divine grace. While the Old Covenant, established through Moses and based on the Law, required ongoing sacrifices for the atonement of sins, the New Covenant—initiated by Jesus' blood—provided a once-and-for-all sacrifice. This new binding agreement between God and humanity is built on Jesus' perfect and sufficient sacrifice, granting us forgiveness of sins and freeing us from the burden of earning our righteousness.

Grasping the meaning of the New Covenant changes how we live. It invites us to rest in the completed work of Christ. We are called to live without the fear of falling short, secure in the knowledge that we are covered by His grace. When guilt and condemnation whisper their lies, we can boldly approach the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16), confident that we are forgiven and cherished. Each day, we can reflect this grace to others, showing the same love and forgiveness we have received.

Let this truth resonate deeply within you: Jesus' blood was poured out for YOU. Embrace the freedom and joy of the New Covenant. Let go of striving and rest in His finished work. Share this grace with a world that desperately needs to experience His love.

May the Lord bless you and keep you in His grace. As you live in the light of the New Covenant, may you overflow with His mercy and truth, shining His glory to everyone you meet.

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