Underneath this statement of grace lies the broken heart of God, the sacrifice of heaven, the brutality of supposedly religious men, and the searching love of our Father who would not abandon us to the cruel “Deathmaster” — Satan, the murderer from the beginning For those who had once experienced animal sacrifice with its high personal cost and animal sacrifices, this verse is more than a headline: it is a “graceline.” Jesus’ “once for all” sacrifice meant that no more animal sacrifices would ever be needed It came with the promise that Jesus would “bring” all to “to God” who relied on Jesus’ sacrifice — no more distance between God and us, no intermediaries between God and us. Jesus is heaven’s open door and God’s open heart saying, “Come home; I’ve been waiting for you.” “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.” 1 Peter 3:18.
February 23
February 23, 2025
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of
