Blood of Jesus

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Hello folks. It has been a long time since my devotionals were posted here, due to the AI on my laptop being out of commission (analyzing US Law).

Date​	August 2, 2024 | Blood of Yeshua​
Verse​	Leviticus 17:11 (NIV): "For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life." 1 John 1:7 (NIV): "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 Corinthians 1:25-26 (NIV): "In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.’ For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes." Hebrews 9:12-14 (NIV): "He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption. The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!"​
Explanation​	These four passages from the Bible discuss the concept of atonement for sins through the shedding or offering of blood, with a particular focus on Christ's sacrifice as the ultimate means of redemption. In Leviticus 17:11, God gives instructions to the Israelites regarding sacrifices and how the life of an animal is in its blood, which makes atonement for sins. This foreshadows Christ's later sacrifice on the cross, where His blood would be shed as the ultimate atoning offering for humanity's sin. ​ In 1 John 1:7, it explains that the blood of Jesus purifies us from all sin when we walk in the light. In this context, walking in the light refers to living a life guided by God and His teachings. The importance of Christ’s blood is emphasized as essential for our spiritual cleansing and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:25-26 describes the Last Supper, during which Jesus instituted the Eucharist, or Communion, by saying that the cup represents His new covenant in His blood and should be remembered whenever it is drank. This act symbolizes our participation in Christ's sacrifice and His death until He returns. Hebrews 9:12-14 continues this theme by comparing the sacrifices of animals, which only provided temporary atonement for sins, to Jesus' single offering of Himself on the cross, thus obtaining eternal redemption through His blood. The passage also highlights how Christ’s blood is superior in cleansing our consciences from acts that lead to death and allows us to serve the living God. William Harvey discovered the circulation of blood within the human body around 1620, but this concept was already present for over two millennia prior in biblical teachings regarding atonement for sins through the shedding or offering of blood. The life-giving properties of blood are symbolically represented as sustaining both our physical and spiritual lives: Christ's shed blood maintains our spiritual life by providing redemption, while our own circulating blood maintains our physical existence.
Societal Relevance​	To accept Jesus into one’s heart is a personal decision that involves acknowledging Him as the Son of God, believing in His atoning sacrifice for sins, and committing to follow His teachings. This acceptance can be expressed through prayer, baptism (in some Christian denominations), and regular fellowship with other believers. In Catholic and Orthodox traditions, this commitment is often symbolized during Communion as individuals partake in the Eucharist or consecrated bread and wine, remembering Christ's sacrifice and His promise of eternal life through faith in Him. For myself, I became a Christian in the 2000s, but was officially baptized in April 2013 at Riverside Church in Big Lake, MN. Fast forward 9 years, and I became confirmed into the Catholic church. Catholics believe that the communion contains the flesh and blood of Jesus, but is invisible to us most of the time. However, very rarely, the bread may bleed real blood, in what is known as a Eucharistic miracle. Scientists can not explain the cause, as bread does not have the capability of bleeding. These Eucharistic miracles have only happened over 100 times, so are exceedingly rare in the nearly 2000-year history of the Catholic church.

 

[Aaron112]

This section is "Christian Scriptures".

The fairytales are not endorsed, permitted, promoted nor accepted according to Christian Scripture.

 

[Aaron112]

"Chronicle 1"
for all who are seeking truth in and with Jesus, contrary to false gospels.

The Catholic Chronicles by Keith Green

 

[Offline4Better.]

This section is "Christian Scriptures".

The fairytales are not endorsed, permitted, promoted nor accepted according to Christian Scripture.

The flesh, the carnal worldly men are tricked and continually deceiving others with the make believe religion that rejects Scripture,
that puts tradition (evil tradition) over Scripture.

My brother, Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox are all brothers in Christ. So, you believe the Catholic Church is evil? No church is perfect, as all have fallen, though, we try our best.

 

[Valletta]

Excerpts of Revealed Knowledge, Truth, Revelation from Christian Scripture, exposing deception:

"Chronicle 1
Now, you might be wondering why I'm taking so much time and effort to explain something as harmless as the ceremony known around the world as communion. If you've probably taken part in a communion service. So why make all this fuss about bread and wine? Why? Because that's where the similarity between evangelical communion services and the Roman Catholic Mass ends - at the bread and the wine!"
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One day, Keith was reading a book about the Catholic Church. He came flying into the Kitchen looking very upset. "Mel, can you imagine this? Catholics are really devoted to Jesus - right? They build big churches, with beautiful statures and everything. But this book claims that some of them don't realize they can really know Jesus. Imagine - loving Jesus, but having no assurance of heaven."

Keith read more books about Catholic doctrine, and as he did he started to feel that he should write something about it. He prayed for a long time - and got counsel from other Christian leaders. But the counsel was divided. .. Keith was torn, but in the end he believed the Lord wanted thim to go ahead and write something. When Keith launched into the series he called "The Catholic Chronicles", he wrote a forward to clarify what he was trying to accomplish:

The Catholic Chronicles by Keith Green

Actually Catholics believe that the Eucharist is valid for Eastern Orthodox. Keith almost entirely ignores the answers given by Jesus in John 6, only using a short passage at the end. When challenged Jesus gets more emphatic about the truth of eating His own Body.

 

[Offline4Better.]

Yo, @Michie , can you help defend the Eucharist for me? My OP about the blood of Christ is meant for all denominations (as we are all one in Christ), though I did include something on Eucharistic miracles.

 

[Michie]

Yo, @Michie , can you help defend the Eucharist for me? My OP about the blood of Christ is meant for all denominations (as we are all one in Christ), though I did include something on Eucharistic miracles.

My presence is spotty at best as my mom is still struggling with an illness. I can post some stuff if you’d like but I’m definitely not up to any circular debates as they usually go on these type of topics. I appreciate the invite though my friend.

 

[Michie]

Find out why the Catholic Church calls the Eucharist the source and summit of the Christian life.​

What Is the Eucharist? | Catholic Answers Guide to the Sacraments

Dive into the profound meaning of the Holy Eucharist with Catholic Answers. Explore the Real Presence, who can receive Communion, and sacramental grace.

www.catholic.com

How to Defend Christ's Presence in the Eucharist

Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Here's how to counter the six most common objections to this Catholic belief.

www.catholic.com

 

[Offline4Better.]

My presence is spotty at best as my mom is still struggling with an illness. I can post some stuff if you’d like but I’m definitely not up to any circular debates as they usually go on these type of topics. I appreciate the invite though my friend.

I will pray for your mom.

And yes, I do not like when folks debate the Catholic faith here, cos as a Catholic, it is sad to see so many folks hate on our denomination, when we respect other's denominations.

 

[Valletta]

I will pray for your mom.

And yes, I do not like when folks debate the Catholic faith here, cos as a Catholic, it is sad to see so many folks hate on our denomination, when we respect other's denominations.

"There are not over a hundred people in the United States who hate the Catholic Church. There are millions, however, who hate what they wrongly believe to be the Catholic Church — which is, of course, quite a different thing. These millions can hardly be blamed for hating Catholics because Catholics “adore statues”; because they “put the Blessed Mother on the same level with God”; because they say “indulgence is a permission to commit sin”; because the Pope “is a Fascist”; because the “Church is the defender of Capitalism.” If the Church taught or believed any one of these things it should be hated, but the fact is that the Church does not believe nor teach any one of them. It follows then that the hatred of the millions is directed against error and not against truth. As a matter of fact, if we Catholics believed all of the untruths and lies which were said against the Church, we probably would hate the Church a thousand times more than they do." Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

I followed the links to some of that posted material. As if the pope would be cursing Protestants. In fact the Catholic Church considers all Christians to be part of the Catholic Church, and Catholics and non-Catholics can of course be saved.

 

[Offline4Better.]

"There are not over a hundred people in the United States who hate the Catholic Church. There are millions, however, who hate what they wrongly believe to be the Catholic Church — which is, of course, quite a different thing. These millions can hardly be blamed for hating Catholics because Catholics “adore statues”; because they “put the Blessed Mother on the same level with God”; because they say “indulgence is a permission to commit sin”; because the Pope “is a Fascist”; because the “Church is the defender of Capitalism.” If the Church taught or believed any one of these things it should be hated, but the fact is that the Church does not believe nor teach any one of them. It follows then that the hatred of the millions is directed against error and not against truth. As a matter of fact, if we Catholics believed all of the untruths and lies which were said against the Church, we probably would hate the Church a thousand times more than they do." Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

I followed the links to some of that posted material. As if the pope would be cursing Protestants. In fact the Catholic Church considers all Christians to be part of the Catholic Church, and Catholics and non-Catholics can of course be saved.

Archbishop Fulton Sheen had some wise words to say there. It is awesome how the Catholic church says that non-Catholic Christians can be saved as well. That is why I love my Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, nondenominational, Messianic and Orthodox brothers and sisters.

 

[Diamond72]

though I did include something on Eucharistic miracles.

That did happen to me once. I could not forgive my first wife. We are to examine ourselves before we take the Eucharist. I prayed and God did do a work in me to forgive her. Of course I benefitted from that a lot. It is funny how we remember a moment of time like that.

 

[Offline4Better.]

That did happen to me once. I could not forgive my first wife. We are to examine ourselves before we take the Eucharist. I prayed and God did do a work in me to forgive her. Of course I benefitted from that a lot. It is funny how we remember a moment of time like that.

Catholics are told to examine themselves also. It is good that you forgave your first wife, through the power of God.

 

[Diamond72]

It is good that you forgave your first wife, through the power of God.

It was difficult for my son. Right before he died he told me how disappointed he was that his mon was never there for him. Hopefully they well get that straightened out between them in Heaven.

 

[Offline4Better.]

It was difficult for my son. Right before he died he told me how disappointed he was that his mon was never there for him. Hopefully they well get that straightened out between them in Heaven.

Dang man. You have had a lot of death in your family. I think God will straighten everything out in heaven, as there are no tears there. What happened to him? How did he pass?

 

[Diamond72]

You have had a lot of death in your family.

I just talked to a good friend of mine from 50 years ago and he said all of his friends have died. That is just a part of getting old. People start going home to be with the Lord in their 70's. My pastor and my grandmother made it to 100 and my father made it to 86.

Something happened to my son when I remarried. I did not even see him that much. He would come around maybe once a week. He did not smoke, he did not drink, he did not take drugs. He had an associate degree in electronic in engineering and was in is senior year to get his four year degree.

It all seemed to fall apart for him when I remarried. As far as I know he died from a drug overdose but they will give me a copy of the report so I do not know for sure. Something happened when he was in prison so that could have been the cause of death. He lived in Phonex Az and it does not get any rougher than that. Although I heard that they called him the preacher and that he use to witness to the people in the hood.

His cousin got shot and paralyzed so like I said, it is a rough city to try to survive in.

 

[Offline4Better.]

I just talked to a good friend of mine from 50 years ago and he said all of his friends have died. That is just a part of getting old. People start going home to be with the Lord in their 70's. My pastor and my grandmother made it to 100 and my father made it to 86.

Something happened to my son when I remarried. I did not even see him that much. He would come around maybe once a week. He did not smoke, he did not drink, he did not take drugs. He had an associate degree in electronic in engineering and was in is senior year to get his four year degree.

It all seemed to fall apart for him when I remarried. As far as I know he died from a drug overdose but they will give me a copy of the report so I do not know for sure. Something happened when he was in prison so that could have been the cause of death. He lived in Phonex Az and it does not get any rougher than that. Although I heard that they called him the preacher and that he use to witness to the people in the hood.

His cousin got shot and paralyzed so like I said, it is a rough city to try to survive in.

Pray that he is in a better place. Yep, the older we get, the more people die in our life. That is one reason I do not want to live to 100.

Prayers that your son that he is above with the Lord Jesus, and for your son's cousin, that he lives a good life. Life can throw people into a loop sadly, and sometimes you may be dealt the wrong cards, but one must let God play the cards for us, as he has already won the game through His Son, Jesus.

People living to 70-80 years reminds me of this verse below:

Psalm 90:10 (NIV): "Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures; yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away."

 

[Diamond72]

People living to 70-80 years reminds me of this verse below:

My wife keeps me alive. Not quite sure why, but she does. I think God wants me to be a witness and a testimony for Him. If we do that though we are told there will be persecution.

 

[Offline4Better.]

My wife keeps me alive. Not quite sure why, but she does. I think God wants me to be a witness and a testimony for Him. If we do that though we are told there will be persecution.

Amen to that.