Sacrificial Salvation
“ And those who passed by blasphemed Him, wagging their heads and saying, “You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross. ”” Matthew 27 : 39 - 40 NKJV It is no longer news that the Passover story of the Israelites from Egypt presents the sacrifice of lambs, for “ when I see the blood, I will pass over you” . Just as the lamb without blemish must sacrifice its blood for the adopted household to escape the angel of destruction, Jesus Christ offered His blood on the cross of Calvary for the world who believes to escape eternal destruction. Unfortunately, on the day of the sacrifice, “ And those who passed by blasphemed Him, wagging their heads and saying, “You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save Yourself!“ ”. Likewise today, sinners who passed by often blasphemed the Saviour, wagging their heads and bragging with their mouths saying, “ Save yourself! ”. Thankfully, Jesus didn’t respond...