Redeemed By Precious Blood
Redeemed By Precious Blood
Wednesday
"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight." — Ephesians 1:7-8 (ESV)
The word "redemption" would have painted a vivid picture in the minds of Paul's original readers. In the ancient world, slaves were bought and sold in open marketplaces. They had no rights, no freedom, no future apart from the will of their masters. But occasionally, someone would enter the market, pay the required price, and set a slave free. That act of purchasing freedom was called redemption.
This is precisely what Christ has done for you. You were a slave to sin—bound by chains of guilt, condemned by a law you had broken. You could not free yourself; the price was far beyond your ability to pay. But Jesus entered the marketplace of human bondage and paid the price with His own precious blood. The cross was not a tragic accident; it was a divine transaction. Your freedom was purchased at Calvary when the Son of God cried out, "It is finished!"
Notice Paul's emphasis: our redemption is "according to the riches of his grace." God didn't measure out just enough grace to cover your sins. He lavished grace upon you—abundantly, extravagantly, without restraint. The Greek word for "lavished" suggests an overflowing abundance, like a river bursting its banks. God's grace toward you is not a trickle; it is a flood that sweeps away every sin, every failure, every shame.
With redemption comes "the forgiveness of our trespasses." Every sin you have ever committed, every failure that haunts your memory, every shameful act hidden in darkness has been forgiven through the blood of Christ. The debt has been cancelled. The record has been expunged. God has removed your transgressions as far as the east is from the west, and He remembers them no more.
This is precisely what Christ has done for you. You were a slave to sin—bound by chains of guilt, condemned by a law you had broken. You could not free yourself; the price was far beyond your ability to pay. But Jesus entered the marketplace of human bondage and paid the price with His own precious blood. The cross was not a tragic accident; it was a divine transaction. Your freedom was purchased at Calvary when the Son of God cried out, "It is finished!"
Notice Paul's emphasis: our redemption is "according to the riches of his grace." God didn't measure out just enough grace to cover your sins. He lavished grace upon you—abundantly, extravagantly, without restraint. The Greek word for "lavished" suggests an overflowing abundance, like a river bursting its banks. God's grace toward you is not a trickle; it is a flood that sweeps away every sin, every failure, every shame.
With redemption comes "the forgiveness of our trespasses." Every sin you have ever committed, every failure that haunts your memory, every shameful act hidden in darkness has been forgiven through the blood of Christ. The debt has been cancelled. The record has been expunged. God has removed your transgressions as far as the east is from the west, and He remembers them no more.
1. From what specific bondages has Christ redeemed you? Take a moment to name them and thank God for your freedom.
2. Is there any sin you are still carrying guilt for that Christ has already forgiven? What does it mean to truly receive His forgiveness?
3. How should the "riches of his grace" affect the way you extend grace to others who have wronged you?
2. Is there any sin you are still carrying guilt for that Christ has already forgiven? What does it mean to truly receive His forgiveness?
3. How should the "riches of his grace" affect the way you extend grace to others who have wronged you?
Lord Jesus, thank You for paying the price I could never pay. Thank You for entering the marketplace of my bondage and purchasing my freedom with Your precious blood. I confess that I sometimes live as though I am still a slave when You have declared me free. Help me walk in the liberty You have won. And because I have been forgiven much, help me to love much and forgive freely. In Your redeeming name, Amen.
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