This is a series of messages from the time of isolation during the COVID19 Response in Oregon, United States.
Jesus went to the altar in the form of a cross. He went there to die. He was (and is) the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world. He carried ALL sin… including yours.
When you go to the altar, you go there to live. You lay down your earthly, sinful, prideful, tainted life… in that sense, we must all die. Don’t cling to sin! Cast it down, step over it and keep your eyes on Christ. Your life and your future are with Him.
Today, we remember that Jesus went to the cross, the grave, and even hades for each of us. He did it so we don’t have to. For those who are in Christ, the grave on earth is only a doorway to God’s presence.
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” - John 1:29 (ESV)
Today’s Song: O Come to the Altar - As recorded by Voices of Lee
Written by Chris Brown, Steve Furtick, and Wade Joye
Arranged by Phil Nitz
Lyrics for “O Come to the Altar”
Are you hurting and broken within,
Overwhelmed by the weight of the sin,
Jesus is calling.
Have you come to the end of yourself,
Do you thirst for a drink from the well,
Jesus is calling
O come to,
The altar,
The fathers arms are open wide,
Forgiveness,
Was bought with,
The precious blood of Jesus Christ.
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes,
Come today there’s no reason to wait,
Jesus is calling.
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy,
From the ashes a new life is born,
Jesus is calling
O what a savior,
Isn't he wonderful,
Sing Hallelujah Christ is risen,
Bow down before him,
For he is lord of all,
Sing Hallelujah Christ is risen
O come to,
The altar,
The fathers arms are open wide,
Forgiveness,
Was bought with,
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Come just as you are
Without one plea
His arms are open wide
For the weary,
And the broken
The blood of Jesus Christ
Oh He loves you,
Yea He loves you
Bear your cross as you wait for the crown
Tell the world of the treasure you found
Jesus is calling
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