Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
These two verses are among the more familiar ones in the Bible. As I was reading these verses recently, one word jumped out at me. Used twice in this passage, the word “all” is of particular importance. Continue reading
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. (Matt 26:27-28)
And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. (Mark 14:24)
Countless animals were killed in Jewish history to provide the blood required for the proscribed sacrifices. This is because blood is required to remit sin (Heb. 9:22). However, none of those sacrifices provided the actual blood that was required. Those sacrifices were only symbolic of the ultimate sacrifice provided by Jesus Christ (Heb. 10:4, 10-14). Continue reading