Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Hebrews 2:14-18
Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham. Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. (ESV)
by Nick Kersten
To the mostly Jewish audience of Hebrews, the acknowledgement that Jesus frees us from the sin and death associated with the Law must have been quite a shock—and a relief. Today, we are blessed by having a Savior who was tempted like we were, but who also stood up under that temptation to offer himself as a perfect sacrifice. Now, because the Spirit of God dwells with us, we also are free to stand up against temptation and live free from the burden of guilt that comes with sin.
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Daily Bible Meditations are taken from The Helping Hand,a Sabbath School student quarterly for youth and adults. Copyright © 2008, Seventh Day Baptist Board of Christian Education, Inc.
Scripture quotations marked "ESV" are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service .
