Word of Grace-Raised to life for our justification

Rom4:25, Rom5:1, Colo 2:14, Lev 3:16

All saw Jesus hanged on the cross. As he nailed all of our misdeeds to the cross,  the weight of every curse came upon him and there went up a sweet aroma to God,  receiving the most acceptable offering of all time.

When Jeaus was buried, all of our sins were buried with him, and he was raised to life without them. In the same way that Christ was delivered for our offenses, he was also raised to life for our justification. As a result, man now walk away freely having been justified by God._

And now I understand that Christ was raised from the dead for our justification and to restore our broken lives. So therefore we walk in Christ, knowing that we have been set free from sin because of his resurrection, and the result thereof are righteousness and holiness for you and I. Shlom.

Word of Grace-Forsaken for our sake

Matthew 27: 45-46, Psalm 22, Ephesians 1:6

The agony was so unbearable! Now the son in darkness cried out Eli Eli lama sabachani? Meaning My God, my God why have you forsaken me? Those were very sorrowful words as Jesus suffered physical and psychological pain as he was ridiculed amidst torture by those whom he was saving by his actions. But he focused on the deal at hand and that is laying the foundation of our salvation.

Now to forsake is to turn away, withdraw or seize from pursuing something. But why would God do that to his own son? As we human wouldnt even do that to our own children. It was strange to see that the source of all love turns away from his own son.  But it was necessary because in doing that the fullness of God’s love for humanity was realized. This tells us how much God values us.

Brethren, the day Christ was crucified meant a lot to us.  It should also be a happy day for those who are looking forward to God's salvation. God, in accordance with his justice, protects this salvation. That is in the aftermath of Jesus' condemnation, we were found not guilty.  He became forsaken so we could be accepted in the beloved. Halleluyah!