Today’s Reading:

Monday, 11 April: Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:1-18

In the Hebrews scripture, we see how, because of the limitations of the old covenant with its animal sacrifices that could not take away our sins, there remained a need for Christ and His atoning sacrifice to provide salvation for us (Heb. 10:1-4).

“It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins” (4).

The good news is that God prepared a body for Christ (10:5; 2:14) to come into the world to offer a better sacrifice to take away our sins (10:5-7). Christ offered the ultimate sacrifice for our sins and sat down at the right hand of God in majesty. He has become a propitiation for our sins, which has freed us to worship God acceptably—in spirit and truth (Heb.12:28; Jn. 4:24). His sacrifice is efficacious and final. By it, Christ has made all of us who have trusted Him perfect forever (Heb. 10:14) — right standing with God.

How do we know this for sure?

The Holy Spirit testifies to it (15-18).

Isn’t that great news?

So, let us rejoice and celebrate Christ and His sacrifice for us and determine to honor God with our obedience to His Word. 

Prayer Focus:

Pray that the people of the world will:

1. Know their sinfulness and need for salvation (Rom. 3:23).
2. Know the futility of any sacrifice or effort to deal with their sins (Heb. 10:4).
3. Acknowledge their need for Christ, God’s sacrifice for the propitiation of our sins (1 Jn. 2:2; Jn. 1:29).
4. Seek Christ, the only way to the Father (Jn. 14:6; Acts 4:12) in this holy week, and find salvation for their souls (Acts 3:19; Psalm 62:1).
5. Pray for the Lord to reveal Himself to the Muslim community in their season of fasting, that they may come to Him for salvation.
6. Now, celebrate your perfect standing before God in Christ (Heb. 10:14; Col. 2:10).