Why the Blood of Jesus Still Matters Today

Do you ever hear about the blood of Jesus in church and wonder…what does that mean? How does Jesus’ blood pertain to our lives today—and why, as Christians, are we still talking about it? 

When we sin, we ask God for forgiveness—and, at times, confess or apologize to someone. But, the ancient Jews handled the forgiveness of sin differently. In the Old Testament (before the arrival of Jesus), Jewish priests made a yearly offering of the blood of animals on the altar of the temple to atone (make amends) for the sins of the people (see Hebrews 9:22). This was a foreshadowing of Jesus’ “once for all” willing sacrifice on the cross (Hebrews 7:27). 

On the night before Jesus went to the cross, He offered a cup of wine to the disciples and said, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you” (Luke 22:20). The pouring of the cup of wine symbolized the blood of Jesus poured out for all who believe in Him. Jesus' death on the cross offered forgiveness to all and eradicated the old system of animal sacrifice. This is why the blood of Jesus isn’t ordinary—His blood represents our forgiveness, our redemption, and our new life! 

Below are more Scriptures explaining the many benefits of the blood of Jesus and why it’s still worth talking about today.

FORGIVENESS AND REDEMPTION

...we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ.
Romans 5:9

In Him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.
Ephesians 1:7

But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin.
1 John 1:7

POWER TO OVERCOME

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Revelation 12:11

DECLARED RIGHTEOUS

For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
2 Corinthians 5:21

NEARNESS TO GOD

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
Ephesians 2:13

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