“Power in the Blood”

 

Introduction:

 

          A.  The sight of blood affects each of us differently

 

                   1.  Some might become faint

2.  Some might feel sick.

                   3.  Some might be entertained due to the desensitization of TV

                   4.  Some would be reminded of war.

                   5.  Others would be reminded of the death of family or friends.

 

          B.  In the Bible blood has a very important role.

 

                   1.  Lev. 17:11 “Life is in the blood”

                   2.  Heb. 9:22

                   3.  Matt. 26:28

                   4.  John 19:34, Zech 13:1

                   5.  Acts 20:28

                   6.  Rev. 19:13

 

C.  This morning I want us to notice why the blood of Jesus is so important in Scripture.

 

I.  Christians are Blood bought (Acts 20:28).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

II.  Christians are Blood Redeemed (Col. 1:14, Eph. 1:7; 1 Peter 1:19)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

III.  Christians are Cleansed by Blood (Rev. 1:5; Heb. 9:14; Rev. 7:14).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV.  Christians are Forgiven by the Blood of Jesus (Rom. 3:25; 5:9; Heb. 9:22; 10:4; Heb. 13:12).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V.  How Does one contact that blood (Acts 22:16; Rom. 6:1-4)