Nothing But The Blood

Link to video referenced in sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSD3evrAb4Y&feature=youtu.beThis week, Pastor David walks through the powerful story of Passover and shows how every detail points to Jesus, the spotless Lamb of God. Just as the Israelites were helpless slaves in Egypt, humanity is helpless under the weight of sin - until the blood of the Lamb is applied. Through Exodus 12, Matthew 26, and the New Testament, we see that salvation doesn’t come by effort, goodness, or religious rituals. It comes through one thing alone: the blood of Jesus. His sacrifice sets us free, breaks our chains, and gives us new life as sons and daughters of God. 1. “Slaves in Need of Rescue” (Exodus 1:6–14) - Israel’s physical slavery represents our spiritual slavery to sin. - We cannot free ourselves; sin is a merciless taskmaster. - God hears the cries of His people and moves toward rescue. 2. “The Lamb Without Defect” (Exodus 12:1–6) - God required a spotless lamb as the substitute for every household. - Something had to die: either a son or a lamb. - The lamb’s perfection pointed ahead to Jesus, the true spotless Lamb. 3. “When I See the Blood” (Exodus 12:7–13, 23) - The blood on the doorposts was the only thing that saved them. - Pedigree, morality, effort, or heritage couldn’t stop judgment - only the blood. - Salvation required personal obedience: each family had to apply the blood themselves. 4. “The Passover Points to Jesus” (Matthew 26:17–28; John 1:29) - At the Last Supper, Jesus reveals He is the true Passover Lamb. - He offers His body and blood as the new covenant for the forgiveness of sins. - John the Baptist announces Him as “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” 5. “The Ransom Paid for Our Freedom” (1 Peter 1:18–19; Hebrews 9:12–14) - We were ransomed not with silver or gold but with Christ’s precious blood. - His sacrifice was once for all - complete and eternal. - The blood of Jesus purifies our conscience and gives us access to worship God. 6. “Adopted Into the Family” (Galatians 4:5–6) - The blood doesn’t just free us; it adopts us. - We become sons and daughters who cry, “Abba, Father.” - Our identity is forever changed because of the sacrifice of Christ. 7. “The Blood Still Speaks” (Leviticus 17:11; Hebrews 9:22; Colossians 1:19–20) - Life is in the blood, and Jesus’ blood makes peace between us and God. - Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness. - The blood of Christ is still enough - still powerful - still saving.