THE HUMAN SPONGE - One Bread, One Body, 1/14/2009

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Hebrews 2:14-18, Psalm 105:1-4, 6-9, Mark 1:29-39
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THE HUMAN SPONGE

"Jesus likewise had a full share in ours." —Hebrews 2:14

Jesus had a full share in our human condition. This is a shocking reality.
Jesus, Who did not know sin, was made to be sin (2 Cor 5:21). He did not
sin, but He took on our sinful condition. Jesus "was tempted in every way
that we are, yet never sinned" (Heb 4:15), which teaches that He was
tempted to murder, commit sexual sin, gossip, hold a grudge, curse, hate,
etc.

Although Jesus never sinned, He took upon Himself the atonement and
punishment for all our sins. "He was pierced for our offenses, crushed for
our sins" (Is 53:5). "The Lord laid upon Him the guilt of us all" (Is
53:6). Under the inexpressible weight of all our sins for all time, Jesus
screamed: " 'Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?', that is, 'My God, My God, why
have You forsaken Me?' " (Mt 27:46)

Jesus soaked up all the sin of the world and destroyed it by His death.
Therefore, repent of all your sins and give them to Jesus. Give Him your
failures, weaknesses, strengths, hopes, dreams, and desires. Accept Jesus
as your Lord, Savior, and God.

Prayer: Jesus, why do You love me so much?

Promise: "So He went into their synagogues preaching the good news and
expelling demons throughout the whole of Galilee." —Mk 1:39

Praise: John had led such a selfish, sinful life that he found himself in
prison for life, but there found the One Who is Life.

(For a related teaching, order our leaflet "Accepting Jesus as Lord,
Savior, and God" or on audio AV 43-1 or video V-43.)

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