Why did Jesus have to die?

Hebrews  9:22  Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness od sins.

Before Jesus, every sin you committed had to be atoned for by some means.  For the most part it was up to the priest to do the proper sacrifice for the particular sin of a person, family, or group of people.  This verse is very important to us because it shows us that if Jesus hadn’t died on the cross, none of our sins could be forgiven. 

Jesus is the sacrificial lamb and with His death and resurrection, our sins are able to be forgiven.  Now some might ask, “Why did Jesus have to die?  Why couldn’t we continue to sacrifice animals and such?”  It’s hard to explain, but technically sins were only covered by animal sacrifice not really cleansed.  This could get tricky, so for the sake of time just go with me on that

Now, the only way a once and for all sacrifice for sins could be done would be if God came as a man, lived a perfect life under the law, then died as a perfect sacrifice for sin.  You see the sinless one was the only one who could wash away our sins and put them as far as the east is from the west.  He had to be our savior.  No other lamb, cow, bird, or anything else could accomplish what Jesus did on the cross.

So as you see, today’s verse is very important to all Christians.  Sometimes I think we take for granted that Jesus died on the cross, and really don’t understand the concept behind why He had to die.  If you have never felt convicted of your sins,I mean really felt this overwhelming sense of sadness for your sinful life, and now do:  Just tell God you are sorry for your sinful life, thank him for sending Jesus to die on that cross for YOU!  Now leave your sinful life at the foot of the cross and turn from your will to God’s will for your life.  Pray for guidance and a revelation of His will for you.  Read your bible, it’s actually a living word that will guide you in your new Christian life.

Please send this to as many people as you can think of.  Continue to pray for this ministry. Tell people about Jesus and what he has done for you!  God Bless!