by Rogath Henry | 2 January 2019 08:46 am01
Shalom! Welcome as we study the Word of God together. Today we shall briefly learn about the Blood of Jesus Christ — the most precious blood ever shed. My prayer is that as we go through this message, your understanding of God’s redemptive power through the blood of Jesus will deepen.
In the book of Genesis, we read the story of Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and Eve. Abel offered a pleasing sacrifice to God, while Cain’s was rejected because of the state of his heart. Out of jealousy and anger, Cain killed his righteous brother.
Genesis 4:8–12 (NKJV)
Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him.
Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”
And He said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground.”
So now you are cursed from the earth, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand.”
Notice something profound — God did not say “the voice of your brother’s spirit,” but “the voice of your brother’s blood.” This reveals that blood has a voice. Blood speaks — it testifies, it cries out for justice.
Also, God said the blood cried out from the ground, not from heaven. This shows a mysterious connection between blood and the earth. The shedding of innocent blood defiles the land (see Numbers 35:33).
The voice of Abel’s blood cried out for vengeance and judgment — and indeed, Cain was cursed and became a restless wanderer on the earth.
Centuries later, the writer of Hebrews compares the blood of Abel to that of Jesus Christ:
Hebrews 12:24 (NKJV)
“To Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.”
Abel’s blood cried for justice; Jesus’ blood cries for mercy.
Abel’s blood brought a curse; Jesus’ blood brings blessing and forgiveness.
Abel’s blood accused; Jesus’ blood intercedes.
While Abel was righteous and blameless in his offering, Jesus was the sinless Lamb of God, totally innocent, yet crucified by sinful men.
Acts 4:27–28
“For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done.”
Yet at the cross, unlike Abel, Jesus did not cry for vengeance. Instead, He prayed:
Luke 23:34
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”
And before He gave up His spirit, He declared:
John 19:30 — “It is finished.”
That statement sealed our redemption forever. The voice of His blood continues to cry forgiveness, healing, reconciliation, and new life for all who believe.
The blood of Abel brought a curse upon the land and made Cain a fugitive. But the blood of Jesus broke the curse and opened the way for reconciliation between God and humanity.
Through His blood:
Even today, every blessing we enjoy on earth — the mercy that restrains judgment, the beauty of creation, the grace that still invites sinners to repentance — all exist because the blood of Jesus still speaks from the earth.
It was shed on earth, not in heaven, so that it might redeem and sanctify the earth itself (see Hebrews 9:22–24).
The rain that still falls, the seasons that still turn, and the grace that holds back God’s wrath all testify that the blood still speaks better things.
However, Scripture warns us not to despise this grace. Many live carelessly, enjoying the blessings bought by Christ’s blood yet rejecting His lordship. The writer to the Hebrews gives a solemn warning:
Hebrews 10:26–31
“For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment…
Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace?”
It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Therefore, it is time to repent — to turn away from sin, hypocrisy, and worldliness. Whether it is drunkenness, immorality, corruption, lust, pride, or rebellion — all these things silence the voice of grace over your life.
Let the blood of Jesus speak for you today by surrendering your life completely to Him.
Beloved, this is not the time to be lukewarm. The period of grace will not last forever. The day will come when the blood will no longer plead for mercy but will witness in judgment (see Revelation 16:4–6).
Therefore:
“Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2
Repent today. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. Be baptized in water in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins (Acts 2:38). Live a holy life, separated from the world.
Let the blood of Jesus continue to speak better things over your life — blessings instead of curses, peace instead of fear, eternal life instead of death.
The blood of Abel cried for vengeance,
But the blood of Jesus cries for mercy.
Abel’s blood brought a curse to the earth,
But Jesus’ blood brings healing to the nations.
This is the voice of the New Covenant — the voice of mercy, grace, and eternal redemption.
“To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood… to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever.” — Revelation 1:5–6
Surrender to Jesus today and let His blood continue to speak better things on your behalf.
Shalom and God bless you.
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