Scripture to Read: Matthew 27:33-56
As we continue to our walk through God’s Word and examine what Christ went through on the cross for us, it is incredibly humbling. We must never forget that our Lord Jesus Christ willingly submitted to our Heavenly Father’s perfect will and laid down His life for all mankind so we could have life everlasting. Christ’s willingness to endure the cross for all mankind, and to endure the penalty for the sin of all mankind, is the most amazing love ever given. When Christ finally died on the cross, we see in Matthew 27:51 that the veil in the temple, separating the Holy place from the Holy of Holies, was torn in two, from top to bottom. This veil being torn apart is a beautiful picture of God reaching down to man and God the Father opening up the Holy of Holies for everyone who willingly surrenders to Christ and follows Christ as Lord. God also has Matthew mention, in Matthew 27:52-53, that many of the saints, just like Lazarus, were raised from the dead. We do not know why they were raised from the dead, but it may have been that God raised them to go into Jerusalem (the holy city) to declare the resurrection of Christ on that first resurrection morning. What we do know for sure is that Christ’s death, and His shed blood, was the final payment required by our Heavenly Father for the complete cleansing of all sin, for all time. God gave His all for us, and we must give our all for Him.
Challenge & Application
What did God teach you today about His love for you and about His gift of forgiveness offered to all mankind?
Who will you share Christ with this week?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!