Christ Was Sacrificed Once
Hebrews 9:16-28
Key Verse 26b
“But now he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself.”
When Jesus sat down at the last supper and had the very first communion service with his followers, he was about to put the new covenant God makes with us into effect. So he said: “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” (Luke 22:20) And that’s what the author is talking about here in verses 16-22. The word covenant also carries with it the idea of “a last will and testament”. The new covenant itself is Jesus’ own last will and testament to all who believe in him and follow him. His will was … Read the rest