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Put away sin by the sacrifice – 7 words on Cross

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June 22 Devotional

“…now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.” — Hebrews 9:26 (KJV)

In the Old Testament, only the high priest could enter the Most Holy Place in the tabernacle—and that too just once a year. He wasn’t allowed to go in without the blood of the sacrificial animal. He wore special robes known as garments of glory and beauty (Exodus 28:2,4). These included a white robe, a blue outer robe with golden bells and pomegranates along its hem, and the ephod—a richly woven garment made from gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen. Over the ephod, he wore a breastplate with twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel, with the Urim and Thummim beneath it.

These garments symbolized divine majesty. But when it was time to present the blood offering to God on behalf of the people, the high priest removed these glorious garments and wore simple white linen. This signified that he had to humble himself—become like an ordinary man—before approaching God.

This points to the humility of our Lord Jesus Christ. He didn’t come as an angel, although He had the power to. Instead, He came as a man (Hebrews 2:16), just like us. Why? Because angels cannot die, and they cannot understand human suffering. But Jesus became like us so that He could be a merciful and faithful High Priest on our behalf.

Every year on the Day of Atonement, the Israelites gathered from distant places. They remained outside the tabernacle, confessing their sins while placing their hands on the sacrificial animal. This animal symbolized Jesus Christ, who took the punishment we deserved. Once slain, the high priest would carry the blood into the Holy of Holies and sprinkle it on the mercy seat. Then, divine fire from heaven consumed the blood, showing that God had accepted the sacrifice and forgiven the people.

The high priest would then return and declare that he had seen God’s acceptance and that their sins were forgiven. That moment was the most joyful day for the entire nation.

Yet, all these Old Testament rituals were just a shadow of what was to come. The perfect sacrifice is the Lord Jesus Himself. Through His own blood, He made a way to completely cleanse and perfect all who come to Him.

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Let this truth remind us today: we are made whole not by religious acts, but by the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

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We Are 1 in Christ

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We Are 1 in Christ

📖 “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 12:12 (KJV)

In the church at Corinth, believers were divided into different groups and began identifying themselves with various names (1 Corinthians 1:12–13). The same happens today — we call ourselves Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, Pentecostal, and so on. But in reality, we all belong to Christ. These labels create separation. As new Christians, we are called to unity, not division. Jesus is not divided, and we should not be either.

Once, when applying for a license to conduct marriages, I was asked, “What is your denomination?” I responded, “We are part of the Body of Christ — we have no label, we are simply Christians.” Then they asked how many members we had. I said, “We don’t keep formal membership. Everyone who is born again is welcome. We are all equal before God.” That is the heart of New Christian Prayer Church — unity in Jesus alone.

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When we lay hands in prayer, we show that we are one in spirit. Education, wealth, or social status does not give anyone a higher place — it is only by God’s grace. As Paul said, “But by the grace of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10). If we are given gifts to preach or teach, it is not because we earned them — it’s all from Him.

In the early church, Peter was corrected by Paul when he made a distinction between Jewish and Gentile believers (Galatians 2:11–14). Even today, in places like India, believers still face caste-based divisions. Others may say that without confirmation, you cannot take Holy Communion. These are false ideas — true Christian teaching tells us that everyone who is born again is equal in Jesus .

Let us not participate in any tradition or ritual that causes division. As members of the New Christian Prayer Church and as new Christians, we are part of one family. We are saved by grace, not by our titles or practices. Let us remain as one, walk in love, and pray in unity.