I love Sundays. Especially the music at church. I know I’m probably starting to sound like a broken record, but I can’t help it. There is such joy in these songs…especially for a Christian.
For me, there’s often sadness as I think about my friends who may not have a personal relationship with God. I want so badly to share with them, but I don’t want to preach. I often find myself in tears while I’m singing…both out of thankfulness for God’s gift, but also from the knowledge that others are so lost.
The song below is a wonderful synopsis of Christ’s work on the cross. The words are provided underneath the video.
Jesus Messiah
He became sin
Who knew no sin
That we might become His Righteousness
He humbled himself and carried the cross
Love so amazing
Love so amazing
(Chorus)
Jesus Messiah
Name above all names
Blessed Redeemer
Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners
The ransom from Heaven
Jesus Messiah
Lord of all
His body the bread
His blood the wine
Broken and poured out all for love
The whole earth trembled
And the veil was torn
(Chorus)
All I hope is in You
All I hope is in You
All the glory to You, God
The light of the world
(Chorus)
There is so much symbolism in the verses above. In Old Testament times, before Christ, God demanded the sacrifice of unblemished animals. Their innocent blood was the sign that the people’s sin had been atoned for. Jesus’ body was broken (i.e. he was beaten) and his blood spilled out. An innocent sacrifice to atone for the sins of all.
The veil being torn in two refers to the curtain that separated the Holy of Holies in the Temple. Nobody but the high priest was allowed behind this curtain, and even He only entered one time a year after a time of purification. That curtain symbolized the separation that existed between God and man.
At the moment Jesus died, there was an earthquake, and the veil was torn from top to bottom. Jesus had paid the price and freed mankind to enter into a personal relationship with the Father.
I looked up the definition for “ransom,” and my dictionary says:
a. The release of property or a person in return for payment of a demanded price.b. The price or payment demanded or paid for such release.
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