Matthew 26:28-30 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Fathers kingdom. 30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. “My blood of the new testament” taken from the Greek Septuagint version of Exodus 24:8, with allusions to Jeremiah 31:31 and Zechariah 9:11. The covenant in Exodus 24:8 was sealed with blood. The word testament (Greek diatheke) can also mean “a covenant.” “Shed for many for the remission of sins:” ...Here is a clear statement that the death of Jesus was necessary to enable God to forgive sins. It, in fact, made it right or morally justifiable for Him to do so. The word remission is interesting, it means freed from or pardon. You see, we were bound down by sin, until we accept the sacrifice of Jesus blood which freed us from sin. This cup that Jesus raised was, probably, the most important part of salvation, for without the shedding of blood, there is no remission. New Testament is an interesting statement as well. This is the last will and testament of Jesus Christ, and we are the heirs or beneficiaries. Jesus purchased our salvation, healing, happiness and very lives with His shed blood. We should never take the communion cup lightly. We must take it reverently with a pure heart, remembering His great sacrifice. We must never take it with hate for our brother in our hearts, or we might become sick or even die. This cup taken properly with a pure heart can bring many blessings of God. This blood was shed for whosoever will. It is offered universally to old and young, rich and poor, male and female. “That day” refers to the time when He comes again in glory. “My Father’s kingdom”: the earthly millennial kingdom (Luke 22:18, 29-30). Jesus was telling them of His close departure from the earth. Here, He was speaking of the future marriage supper of the Lamb, in the Fathers kingdom. The Mount of Olives was Jesus favorite place to go and commune with God. The garden of Gethsemane is on the Mount of Olives.
Posted on: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 00:29:50 +0000
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