Are You Washed In the Blood? #613, Sacred Selections

Written and composed by Elisha Albright Hoffman (1839-1929). A prolific songwriter including: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms I Must Tell Jesus Glory to His name To Christ be True Is Thy Heart Right with God?

Are you washed in the blood? The lamb was important to Israel Exodus 12 – Passover Exodus 29:38-39, 42 – daily morning and evening sacrifices Leviticus 1, 3, 4 & 5 – as sin, burnt, trespass & peace offerings

Are you washed in the blood? Abraham asked to offer Isaac Genesis 22:7-8 – “Where is the lamb?” “God will provide” Genesis 22:13, a ram caught in the thicket and offered John 1:29, 36 – the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world! 1 Corinthians 5:7, Christ our Passover

Are you washed in the blood? Jesus, the Lamb who brought about forgiveness Revelation 5:5-13– “Where is the lamb?” “God will provide” 1 Peter 1:19, Purchased with the precious blood of Jesus as of a lamb without spot or blemish or spot

Vs. 1 – His blood accomplishes Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power? His blood washes away our sins Revelation 1:5, 7:14 washed in His blood Acts 2:38 – remission of sins 1 Peter 3:20-21 baptism saves us through water

Vs. 1 – His blood accomplishes Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour? We are saved by grace Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 2:11 His grace has made the blood of the Lamb accessible. NOTE: Grace does not nullify our response

Vs. 2 – Our walk with the Lamb Romans 6:3-4, Titus 3:4-5 - regeneration Are you walking daily by the Savior’s side? Our conduct is following Him – Ephesians 4:1, Colossians 1:10 1 John 1:7, we walk in the light as He is in the light…cleansed by His blood

Vs. 2 – Our walk with the Lamb Do you rest each moment in the crucified? Does He govern every moment, every decision, every thought? Galatians 2:20, 6:14 Colossians 2:11-12

Vs. 3 – Ready for His Return Acts 71:30-31, Hebrews 9:27 When the Bridegroom cometh will your robes be white? He is returning John 14:3, Acts 1:11 As a bridegroom – cf. Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation 19:7-9 Will we be ready? 2 Peter 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Vs. 3 – Ready for His Return Will your soul be ready for the mansion bright? Jesus told His apostles He had prepared a mansion John 14:1-3 We have an inheritance Colossians 1:12, 1 Peter 1:3-4 Matthew 6:19-21, where is your treasure?

Vs. 4 – The invitation Lay aside your garments that are stained with sin You need to be washed, Isaiah 1:18, Acts 22:16 1 John 1:7-9 You are living a changed life – Ephesians 4:20-23 Colossians 3:9-10 Romans 6:1ff, cf. 1 John 1:9

Vs. 4 – The invitation There’s a fountain flowing for a soul unclean Revelation 7:17, 21:6 – fountains of living water The water He offers – will spring up to everlasting life - John 4:14 His blood is ALWAYS available!

What does His sacrifice mean to you? Jesus provided a sacrifice that is “once and for all” time (Hebrews 9:26-28) What does His sacrifice mean to you?