READING THE WILL
Today's reading: Hebrews 8-10

"Now when someone dies and leaves a will, no one gets anything until it is proved that the person who wrote the will is dead. The will goes into effect only after the death of the person who wrote it. While the person is still alive, no one can use the will to get any of the things promised to them. That is why blood was required under the first covenant as a proof of death." Hebrews 9:16-18 NLT

Blood is required, even in 2011.

Attempts have been made to 'clean up' the Christian views. The mess and disgust of blood are a little less than desirable to some. Sacrifice, especially a blood sacrifice, is considered taboo in some circles of conversation.

But, it's still required.

Christ's blood was what was needed to wash away my sins. His death on the cross was my only hope. His decision to die on Calvary is all that saves me from myself and from the pits of hell.

While Christ lived on earth He did many great and wonderful things. He touched broken bodies, mended shattered lives and restored health and well-being...but until His death, He couldn't do a thing for me!