Nathan Morris • 19 January 2025

The Mystery Of The Blood

In this sermon, we are reminded of the profound significance of the blood of Jesus and its transformative power. Through the lens of Scripture, we see how the bloodline of Christ has been speaking across generations, revealing God's eternal plan for redemption. We are reminded that the mystery of the blood is not just an ancient truth but a living reality that continues to unfold in our lives today.

Sermon Notes

Christ’s blood is not just a symbol of redemption but a direct link to the protection, grace, and purpose that God has for each one of us. In the story of Rahab, when she tied a scarlet cord around her house, she unknowingly stepped into a divine appointment that not only spared her life but wove her into the very lineage of Jesus Christ. What Rahab couldn’t see at that moment is a truth we must grasp today: the blood of Jesus erases our past and gives us a new destiny. This revelation goes far beyond her story—it applies to us today.

The Blood Speaks from Generation to Generation

From the very beginning, God has been revealing the mystery of the blood through the generations. The genealogy from Adam to Noah speaks a prophetic message of Christ’s coming. Each name in the lineage holds a deeper meaning that, when read together, tells the story of God’s redemptive plan for humanity. This isn’t just a random collection of names—God has been preaching the gospel through every generation. The same bloodline that spoke through Adam, Noah, David, and all the way to Jesus, continues to speak today. God's plan for salvation has been written in detail throughout time, and it all culminates in Christ, who lives in us.

You Are Not an Accident

You are part of this ongoing story of redemption. Just as God intricately wove each generation into His plan, He has a purpose for your life too. You are not an accident, and your life isn’t a series of random events. Everything you’ve gone through—the victories, the hardships, the challenges—is part of God’s divine story unfolding through you. When you embrace the truth of the blood of Jesus, it transforms your life from a personal struggle into a declaration to principalities and powers that they no longer have dominion. God’s story is being revealed through your life.

The Mystery of the Blood is Christ in Us

The Bible reveals that the mystery hidden for ages is “Christ in us, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27). The blood of Jesus doesn’t just cleanse us from sin—it brings the presence of Christ to dwell within us. The blood speaks of righteousness, healing, deliverance, and victory. When you understand the power of the blood, the enemy can no longer deceive you with lies of unworthiness or failure. You stand under a new law—the law of grace and righteousness, made possible by the sacrifice of Jesus. We are no longer under the curse; we are empowered to reign in life through Christ.

Taking Territory for the Kingdom

When you declare the power of the blood of Jesus over your life, you are stepping into the authority that God has given you. Just as Rahab took a step of faith, marking her house with the scarlet cord, we too must claim our territory. This isn’t a passive faith; it’s an active stance of reclaiming what the enemy has tried to take from us. Through the blood of Jesus, we can speak to every spirit, every attack, and every circumstance that comes against us, declaring, “Devil, let go!” We are not negotiating with the enemy; we are taking dominion as rightful heirs of the Kingdom of God.

The Story is Still Being Written

The story of God’s glory didn’t end with the Bible; it continues through each of our lives. As believers, we are a part of the ongoing story of redemption. The Book of Acts doesn’t end with “Amen” because the work of the Holy Spirit continues through us today. God is still revealing His glory through each of us. The mystery of the blood is that it’s Christ in us—the hope, the power, and the glory. Will you let God write His story through your life? Will you allow Him to use your life to reveal His power to the world?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the precious blood of Jesus that speaks life, victory, and redemption over me. I declare that through Your blood, I am made righteous and whole. Every attack of the enemy has no power over me, and I stand in the authority of Christ to take back everything the enemy has stolen. Holy Spirit, reveal Your glory through my life. Use me as a vessel to declare Your greatness to the world, and help me live in the fullness of Your story.

In Jesus' name,
Amen.