Saturday, February 4, 2012

Saturday, February 4th

Today's passage from the Chronological Bible In a Year Reading Plan is Exodus 16-18
Today's scripture focus is Hebrews 9:11-14

11 When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man-made, that is to say, not a part of this creation. 12 He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption. 13 The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. 14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God

The old system cleansed externally.  It cleaned up the outside.  But, because of Christ, we`re not just cleansed externally - we are a brand new creation, cleansed on the inside!

Tomorrow's scripture focus:  Hebrews 9:15
Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage passage: Exodus 19-21

1 comment:

Miriam said...

I am really liking taking a closer look at Hebrews. I re-read the first 4 chapters yesterday. I love verses 13 & 14 from this passage! It really spells out clearly how the sacrifice of Jesus was superior to sacrificing animals.