Hebrews 9:2-3

John’s final vision in the book of Revelation presents an exciting prospect for believers. Life on the new earth will be more productive, imaginative, joyous, and harmonious. The world revealed to him has a complex life of commerce and beauty, with no floating in clouds or playing harps. Are you looking forward to that day? In this series, we will explore God’s exciting plan for his children.

We read in God’s Word that without the shedding of blood, there can be no forgiveness. And obedience is better than sacrifice. The manifestation of these words play out when Jesus’ obedience led to the shedding of His blood and the ultimate sacrifice is made – for us! This is Plan Five of Nine of the book of Hebrews where we see that although salvation is free for us, there was a great cost that Jesus paid. 

Early in the final week of Christ, the props and players for Friday's drama are in position. Only this is no play: it's a divine plan. All heaven waits and watches. All eyes are on the Nazarene. Draw near to the Savior and prepare to celebrate the greatest miracle ever conceived. Feel the passion. Sense the truth. Hear the promise. Death has no power.

Sometimes it’s easy to feel like God is nowhere near. But from the beginning of Creation, God wanted fellowship; it’s why He created you. He’s never stopped loving you or wanting to be close to you. He’s not a far-away God, He’s a right-up-close-to-you God! Let these 7 devotionals show you what He did to insure that you can be close to Him forever.