February 5-7, 2010
Matthew 26
Pastor Jon Wehner
Matthew 26:27-28
“Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins’.”
At this point, Jesus had spent the last 3 years living out earthly ministry with His disciples. His purpose was finally revealed to them during a Passover meal.
You see, it was here – just days before His death, burial and resurrection - that He introduced the New Testament meaning for the word “covenant”. He revealed that He was the New Covenant, a new way through which man could have relationship with God. Although the disciples may not have comprehended the enormity of the revelation, they were witnesses to the perfection of God’s ultimate sacrifice – man’s redemption through Jesus Christ.
Take some time to reflect on the privilege that we have to experience God’s eternal blessing continually - through the shedding of Christ’s blood - for the forgiveness of our sins.
A native of Eastpointe, Michigan, Jon Wehner has served on the Grace Covenant pastoral staff for the last 2½ years.
