DAY THIRTEEN
Read Luke 23:44-55
Here we find that upon Jesus’ final moments on the cross, “the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn down the middle.” (verse 45). This signifies the curtain that blocked the entrance to the Most Holy Place (read Ex 26:33 ad Heb 9:3). This tearing signifies that the way into God’s Presence is now open to all through a new way.
Read Hebrews 10:19-22.
Pause and Ponder:
Hebrews 22 says, “let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings…” (NIV)
The Hebrew word for “draw near” is lehitkarev and the word “to offer a sacrifice” is lehakriv. These words are almost identical and are taken from the same root word.
Drawing near to God is to offer a sacrifice. Journal your thoughts on this. In what ways is coming into His Presence a sacrificial offering?
Through His death on the cross, Jesus made a new way for all sinners to gain access into the Kingdom of God.
Suggested Prayer: Thank You, God, for sending Your dear Son as a sacrifice for me. Thank You, Jesus, for Your unbelievable grace and for making a way for a sinner like me to be reconciled with the Father. I pray that I might offer my sacrifice of drawing near to You all the days of my life. Amen.
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