we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace

–Ephesians 1:7

who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father

— Galatians 1:4

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.”

— Galatians 3:13

For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that He has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.

— Hebrews 9:15

18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,

19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

— 1 Peter 1:18-19

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus.

We are a people purchased by Jesus’ Blood. No one but Jesus, the Lamb who had been slain, proved worthy to open God’s scroll and consummate God’s plan of redemption. What made Jesus worthy? He was the One who purchased sinners from every tribe, language, people and nation to be God’s people. With His own blood, Jesus paid the debt we owed to offer us His righteousness as our own. Redemption refers to regaining what we forfeited or lost through payment of a price or clearings of a debt. A redeemed possession is returned to its rightful owner and condition. That is what Jesus Christ does for sinners who put their faith inHis atoning sacrifice.

People, such as us, redeemed by Jesus are saved from living a wasted life on earth and spending eternity under God’s just judgment for our sin. Jesus paid a debt He did not owe to give us righteousness we have not earned. The entire Bible chronicles God’s eternal plan to redeem people corrupted by sin. Jesus’ sacrifice to redeem sinner expresses the full measure of God’s love, mercy, and compassion for us sinners. Believers will join heaven’s chorus in eternal praise for Jesus, the Redeemer.