One Sacrifice For Sins Forever
Heb 10
Text:Hebrews 10:12
Hebrews 10:12
But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
Introduction:
Before this world was ever formed, God had been working toward a specific moment in time. Every event in the creation; in the early days of the world; and in the history of the nation of Israel was leading the world ever closer to the moment when God would accomplish a plan He had formulated before the foundation of the world.
When man sinned in the Garden of Eden and fell into the awful clutches of sin, it did not catch God by surprise. In fact, God had already devised a plan whereby sin might be taken care of, even before sin became a reality. This plan centered around One called the Lamb of God. This Lamb was promised to Adam and Eve just after they sinned, Gen. 3:15. This Lamb was prepared through the miracle of the virgin birth. This Lamb was provided when He was born in Bethlehem. However, the plan could not be finished until the Lamb had been presented.
1. The Tragedy (vs 10-11)
Hebrews 10:10-12
By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. [11] And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: [12] But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
A. The reality
Betrayed by Judas and deserted by the disciples - Matt. 26:47-56
Matthew 26:47-56
And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. [48] Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. [49] And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. [50] And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. [51] And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. [52] Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. [53] Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? [54] But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? [55] In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me. [56] But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
Beaten by the Temple guards - Luke 22:63-64
Luke 22:63-64
And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him. [64] And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
Rejected by the very people He came to save - Matt. 27:17-25; John 1:11
Matthew 27:17-25
Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? [18] For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.
[19] When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. [20] But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. [21] The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. [22] Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. [23] And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
[24] When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. [25] Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.
John 1:11
He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
Scourged - Matt. 27:26 (Ill. Furrows - Psa. 129:3)
Matthew 27:26
Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.
Psalm 129:3
The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.
Mocked by the soldiers and crowned with thorns - Matt. 27:26-29
Matthew 27:26-29
Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. [27] Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. [28] And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.
[29] And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
Beard plucked from His face - Isa. 50:6
Isaiah 50:6
I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.
Stripped Naked - Matt. 27:35
Matthew 27:35
And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.
Crucified - Nailed to a cross and hung up to die - Matt. 27:35
Matthew 27:35
And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.
Absolutely marred beyond belief - Isa. 52:14
Isaiah 52:14
As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men:
B. The reason
Hebrews 10:10
By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
Hebrews 10:12
But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
2. The Testimony (vs 10-14)
Hebrews 10:10-14
By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. [11] And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: [12] But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; [13] From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. [14] For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
A. A testimony of conversion (10) - sanctified
B. A testimony of conquest (11-12)
C. A testimony of completion (14)
3. The Triumph (vs 12-13)
Hebrews 10:12-13
But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; [13] From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
A. Triumph of His resurrection (vs 12)
B. Triumph of His reigning (vs 13)
Close:
The Lamb of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, was sent into this world for you. He was born for you; He lived for you; and He died for you! He did everything He did so that you might be forgiven of your sins and have the hope of a home in Heaven when you die. He gave Himself willingly to death so that you might have life, eternal, everlasting, life.
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