For the Forgiveness of Sin
November 17, 2024 • Rev. Sherri Reynolds
Do you have an endless something in your life? For you, these could be dirty clothes in your hamper, dishes in your sink, emails in your endbox or a never-ending list. While the love of God is endless, our need to earn that love is not. As Paul reminds us in his letter to the Romans, there is nothing that can separate us from the love of God in Jesus.
The priest in the temple had the never-ending job of offering sacrifices for the forgiveness of sin. The priest would make a sacrifice and the next day there would be more sin or a holy day, which required more sacrifice. It was on-going work to reconcile the people to God. Hebrews 10:12 tells us that after Christ offered himself, he sat down at the right hand of God, because the work had been taken care of. Hebrews 10:17 states, “I will remember their sins and lawless deeds no more.” The chapter also states that by a single offering Jesus handled everything. The never-ended cycle of sin and atonement ended with Jesus. (Hebrews 10:11-25)
In this season of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the work of Jesus on my behalf!
In gratitude,
Rev. Sherri
