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Blood of Atonement

8/27/2012

        Periodically, I have donated my blood to help those who need transfusions. My blood type is A-. It is not the rarest of blood types but it is needed. I have been informed that my blood also carries "something" special that makes it sought after; especially, for children suffering from cancer issues. Now, to do this, I not only sacrifice my blood but, also, my time. Yet, my blood isn't any more special than yours.

        God considers blood special whether it is from animals or people. "For the life of a creature is in the blood . . ." (Leviticus 17:11). Blood is needed for atonement. It is Jesus' blood, however, that makes it possible to receive everasting atonement.

        I have heard it said that Christians don't live under a sacrificial system. The truth is, we don't utilize animal sacrifices anymore but we still live under a sacrificial system. It is the once-and-for-all sacrifice of Jesus (Hebrews 9:23-28). Remember, "It is the blood that makes atonement for one's life" (Leviticus 17:11).

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Consume Jesus

7/24/2010

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So Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever feeds on me, he also will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like the bread the fathers ate and died. Whoever feeds on this bread will live forever" (John 6:53-58).

Some people have studied this passage and use it for teachings about the "Eucharist/Communion/Lord's Supper". But the context doesn't attribute these teaching to deal with worship specifically.

Jesus is stressing the importance of consuming Him; that is, His teachings, godliness, and lifestyle. If we truly choose Jesus and follow Him we will have everlasting life. So, consume Jesus and be humbled before Him

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves

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Anniversary

5/5/2010

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"On the first day of the week (Sundays) we came together to break bread (Lord's supper)" (Acts 20:7).

I enjoy remembering significant episodes in my life and I know my wife does as well. Today is the day my wife and I were married. I bought her a card and some flowers. Unfortunately, we have to work all day long; so, we will do more "celebrating" over the weekend.

There is nothing like rememberance to keep one's life in focus. This is what Jesus asked all His disciples to do for Him (Matthew 26:17-30; cf. Luke 22:7-30; Acts 20; 1 Corinthians 10:14-17, 11:17-34). Christians remember Jesus life, death, burial, and resurrection. We do this through what is called the Lord's supper.

I am impressed with how significant this rememberance is. It is not a "ceremony". It is not a "play". It is not an "act". It is a part of who I am. Jesus died for me. Jesus rose for me. Jesus lives for me (and all people who choose Him). I am completely aware of the significance of remembering this anniversary.

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves

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