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Sin Cleansed, Part 2
The Old Testament ceremonial system tells us that sin has a defiling effect. The blood of the animal sacrifices pointed to God’s intention to cleanse, but did not provide true cleansing themselves. But the blood of Jesus really does make defiled sinners clean.
Sin Cleansed, Part 1
The Old Testament ceremonial system tells us that sin has a defiling effect. The blood of the animal sacrifices pointed to God's intention to cleanse, but did not provide true cleansing themselves. But the blood of Jesus really does make defiled sinners clean.
Guilt Removed, Part 2
The cross is the place where God is able to justify sinners without violating his standards of justice—because Jesus bears the judgment of God in our place as our substitute.
Guilt Removed, Part 1
The cross is the place where God is able to justify sinners without violating his standards of justice—because Jesus bears the judgment of God in our place as our substitute.
The Journey Complete, Part 2
Jesus now appears to the Eleven, shows the truth of the resurrection, and opens their minds to see the whole sweep of God's salvation plan. He then returns to heaven to complete his journey. So we see the completion of Jesus' return to paradise, as well as the completion of the journey of the disciples in understanding who Jesus is and what he came to do.
The Journey Complete, Part 1
Jesus now appears to the Eleven, shows the truth of the resurrection, and opens their minds to see the whole sweep of God's salvation plan. He then returns to heaven to complete his journey. So we see the completion of Jesus' return to paradise, as well as the completion of the journey of the disciples in understanding who Jesus is and what he came to do.
A Journey to Understanding, Part 2
The followers of Jesus do not yet understand all that has taken place, but the risen Jesus shows them from the Scriptures the greater plan of God concerning himself. Their hearts burn as he opens the Scriptures, but only through the miraculous work of Jesus are their eyes opened to recognize him.
A Journey to Understanding, Part 1
The followers of Jesus do not yet understand all that has taken place, but the risen Jesus shows them from the Scriptures the greater plan of God concerning himself. Their hearts burn as he opens the Scriptures, but only through the miraculous work of Jesus are their eyes opened to recognize him.
A Journey to Life
Just as he promised, Jesus has died and risen again. And because his word has been fulfilled, his invitation to paradise has been validated as true. And now we trust and serve a risen Lord. Our challenge is not to write off this miracle (as the apostles did initially), but simply to believe that it is true.
A Journey of Darkness
Jesus bears the judgment of God (symbolised by darkness) to open the way to his presence (symbolized by the tearing of the curtain). We look on in quietness and wonder (as the women did)—and we respond with grateful and costly devotion (as Joseph did).