Forgiveness as a Promissory Note
“In the Old Testament, the sacrificial system was a symbolic teaching tool that would hint at the kind of ultimate sacrifice required for forgiveness of sin. Animal sacrifice was a pledge to God in the present that a future provision, under the new covenant, would satisfy our debt.”1

Read Hebrews 10:1-4, 10-14. Look back at the text and identify where it speaks to these points:

  • There is no longer need to endlessly repeat sacrifices
  • Sins are taken away, not just covered
  • Focus on cleansing the heart of guilt and shame

Forgiveness implies reconciliation between one another.
Matthew 6:14-15; 18:23-35; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13

Additional Scripture References: Matthew 26:28; Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38; 5:31; 10:43; 13:38; 26:18; Hebrews 9:22

  1. Timothy C. Tennent, Foundations of the Christian Faith: A Resource for Catechesis and Disciple-Making, 52. ↩︎
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I am a husband, father, church pastor who enjoys the simple blessings of life. My favorite hobbies include being hugged by my girls, having day dates with my wife, and being around friends who make me smile.

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