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Tuesday: Flesh and Blood Like Us
Hebrews says that Jesus adopted our human nature so that He could represent us and could die for us (Hebrews 2:9, Hebrews 2:14-16; Hebrews 10:5-10). Here is the foundation of the plan of salvation and our only hope for eternal life.
Read Matthew 16:17, Galatians 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:50, and Ephesians 6:12. To what deficiencies of human nature do these passages relate the expression “flesh and blood”?
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The expression “flesh and blood” emphasizes the frailty of the human condition, its weakness (Ephesians 6:12), lack of understanding (Matthew 16:17, Galatians 1:16), and subjection to death (1 Corinthians 15:50). Hebrews says that Jesus was made like His brothers “in all things” (Hebrews 2:17). This expression means that Jesus became fully human (NIV). Jesus did not simply “look like” or “seem to be” human; He truly was human, truly one of us.
Hebrews also says, however, that Jesus was different from us regarding sin. First, Jesus did not commit any sin (Hebrews 4:15). Secondly, Jesus had a human nature that was “holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners” (Hebrews 7:26, ESV). We all have sinned, and we all have evil tendencies. Our bondage to sin begins deep inside our own very nature. We are “carnal, sold under sin” (Romans 7:14; see also Romans 7:15-20). Pride and other sinful motivations often taint even our good actions. Jesus’ nature, however, was not marred by sin. It had to be this way. If Jesus had been “carnal, sold under sin,” like us, He would have also needed a Savior. Instead, Jesus came as a Savior and offered Himself as a sacrifice “without blemish” to God for us (Hebrews 7:26-28, Hebrews 9:14, ESV).
Then Jesus destroyed the power of the devil by dying as the sinless offering for our sins, thus making possible our forgiveness and reconciliation with God (Hebrews 2:14-17). Jesus also broke the power of sin by giving us the power to live a righteous life through His fulfillment of the new covenant promise to write the law in our hearts (Hebrews 8:10). Thus, Jesus has defeated the enemy and effectively liberated us so that we can now “serve the living God” (Hebrews 9:14). Satan’s final destruction, meanwhile, will come at the final judgment (Revelation 20:1-3, Revelation 20:10).
| Since we have the promise of victory through Jesus, why do so many of us still struggle with sin? What are we doing wrong, and more importantly, how can we start living up to the high calling we have in Christ? |
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4.3 Flesh and Blood Like Us – JESUS, OUR FAITHFUL BROTHER | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series THE MESSAGE OF HEBREWS with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
4.JESUS, OUR FAITHFUL BROTHER
Why was Jesus willing to condescend from the heavenly throne to become a human being?
Memory Text: Hebrews 2:14 – Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is the devil.
4.3 Flesh and Blood Like Us
Jesus became a human being but without the propensity to sin.
My God bless you today and always.
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"Genesis 4 depicts the dreadful consequences of uncontrolled anger. Cain’s unbridled emotions led him to kill his brother Abel. There are serious consequences when our emotions are out of control. Cain left his home, and wandered as a “fugitive and vagabond.” His life was changed in an instant. Poor choices, uncontrolled emotions and negative attitudes produce devastating consequences. Good choices, emotions under control, and positive emotions result in positive consequences. A life under the control of God’s Spirit is prepared to face any circumstance life presents with an attitude of calm assurance in God’s overriding purpose. One of the more fascinating questions asked in this Biblical narrative is asked by Cain. He queries, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Where our decisions impact others, the answer is a resounding, “yes.” Although we are not responsible for the choices “our brother” makes, we are responsible for the choices we make which influence the lives of those around us. This should give us pause as we consider the influence of our actions and attitudes." ❤️ Jump to Daily Bible Reading https://www.revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/gen/4 Our accounts in other social networks:
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"Throughout Bible history, God has been calling His people to Him. Right after sin, He was close at hand in the garden to help get things restored. “Where are you?” God called to Adam (Genesis 3:9). The call of God is the call of salvation offered to sinners. Moved by grace, the Lord plans, organizes and executes salvation in order to “seek and save those who are lost” (Luke 19:10). And once sinners receive grace and respond to it, there is a second call for humans to listen to, the call to mission. The science of salvation includes calling all who have been saved to become links to extend the chain of grace until all humanity is covered. God structured salvation so that those who receive it turn into givers. Believers become witnesses; grace becomes mission. As in all sciences, the science of mission demands study and practice. A well-laid theoretical foundation is followed by methodology and technique. As this world experiences increasing globalization, the need for effective mission approaches also increases. Multiculturalism and diversity in our communities pose peculiar challenges which the students of mission must sort out. The good news is that the Master Scientist is with us all the way. In regards to the mission, He said, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). Supervised and supported by God, students of mission will find ways to make disciples of all nations and help make the restoration of God’s kingdom a reality." Raul Lozano – Dean of the School of Theology at Linda Vista University, Chiapas, Mexico. ❤️ Jump to Weekly Spirit of Prophecy Reading https://www.revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/sop/chs/1a Our accounts in other social networks:
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