He Was Reckoned Among the Transgressors - Part 882

Again, God is not the author of confusion. He wants believers to first seek Jesus and His righteousness so that we have the wisdom and knowledge to discern what is right and honest and truthful, according to His Word.

For example, Jesus said, "For this is My blood of the new testament which is shed for many for the remission of sins." (Matthew 26:28) Not just once but He repeated this same statement again in Mark. "This is my blood of the new testament which is shed for many." (Mark 14:24) And again in Luke. "This cup is the new testament in My blood which is shed for you." (Luke 22:20)

Why? Because the salvation message is not just about believing on Jesus. We are to understand that in shedding His precious blood on the cross Jesus was fulfilling the law and commandments that existed under the old covenant. Remember, under the old covenant, Moses lifted up a bronze serpent in the wilderness which had been secured to a pole, so that whoever gazed upon it would be healed. Well, today in this dispensation of grace, a more effectual sacrifice has been offered -- once and for all -- so that we could become the sons and daughters of the Most High King.

That is, God Himself became flesh so that "by His stripes we are/were healed." (John 1:1-18; Isaiah 53:5; I Peter 2:24)

But Jesus did not stop with healing in the physical sense. Jesus came to fulfill the former covenant, ripping the veil in two -- from top to bottom so that we could walk in the cool of the day with our Most High God. This is why we proclaim JESUS from the mountaintops -- Jesus -- the same yesterday, today and forever -- so that whosoever should look upon Him could also be delivered from all bondage and captivity of sin. (Hebrews 13:8)

"For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." (Romans 8:15)

We have been set free by His grace and mercy. His love.

But we need also to study His Word -- as a workman does, to show ourselves approved. In this context, we are encouraged as newborn babes to desire the sincere milk of His Word -- in order that we might grow in knowledge and wisdom.

Why is this important? Because once we have tasted the goodness and mercy of our Lord Jesus, we can no longer be tossed to and fro with false doctrines from false apostles and deceitful workers -- who have transformed themselves into the apostles of Christ. (I Corinthians 11:13-15; I Peter 2:2-3)

Instead, we will understand that when we believe on Him, we shall not be confounded. (I Peter 2:4-6) We will not be confounded by false teachings and the religious culture of this day-- when we seek Jesus first with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, and His righteousness.

Therefore, believe He is precious. Know that "ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light, which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy." (I Peter 2:6-10)

Proclaim the Apostle and High Priest of our profession Jesus, who tasted death for every man -- the Just for the unjust -- who was to fulfill that which had already been predetermined before the very foundation of the earth. That is He, the Lamb of God, would be delivered into the midst of wicked men and be slain, thereby achieving opportunity for the lost to have redemption.

He Himself taking away the sin of all those who call upon His Name - "JESUS" This is why we thankfully cry out, "Abba, Father."

"For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow His steps, who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth. Who, when He was reviled, reviled not again; when He suffered, He threatened not; but committed Himself to Him that judges righteously:

Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls." (I Peter 2:21-25)

Be thankful for His goodness and mercy. Seek His Word every day. Stand in the offering plate.