Today’s Reading | Hebrews 10:1-18
Meaning of Forgiveness
Today we learn that, what may be the most sought after commodity of mankind, is available to all. What is it? Forgiveness!! Today’s reading tells us that we can truly be forgiven. It is true that we have all sinned and fallen short of God’s standard. Some may feel that they have violated God to a greater degree than others, and that may be true. However, the opportunity for forgiveness is not based on the seriousness of the offense, but is based on the ability to forgive on the part of the one who has been violated. We learn that Jesus Christ paid the price for our sin and made it possible, by His death on the cross, for us to obtain forgiveness. According to verse seventeen, not only can we obtain forgiveness, but God remembers our sin no more. Verse eighteen further tells us that where there has been forgiveness, there is no longer a need for sacrifice for sin. There isn’t anything else we need to do to take care of it. We can live free from guilt. We are forgiven and everything is made new. Our world needs to know that they can have their sins forgiven and be made new. How can you help them see that forgiveness is possible?
Today’s Questions
Say What?
How can today’s reading help those who still suffer from guilt over past sin?
So What?
How can this passage help unsaved people who feel that their lives are too wicked to be forgiven?
Now What?
How can today’s reading help you with your feelings of guilt?
Then What?
In light of this passage, what personal commitment can you make?