Scripture teaches us critical principles for spiritual transformation.
Because of the person and work of Jesus, we can cease striving for rest and live out of his rest.
Really following Jesus means really trusting him, really identifying as his, and really desiring his ends.
Jesus invites us to experience an entirely new life.
Jesus not only has the authority to forgive sinners, but he came to earth to forgive notorious sinners and restore them to God.
Jesus exercises his desire and authority to restore a broken, lonely, and desperate humanity as they exercise humble faith in him.
Jesus authoritatively calls his disciples and us to be a part of his rescue mission. We were made for something bigger than ourselves. And when he calls us, we have no choice. We follow and obey.
Jesus’ response to our doubts and questions.
The originator of the Passover shows himself as the True Passover. He has the authority to modify the Passover to more fully represent its reality…himself. Through his life and substitutionary death, Jesus, the True Passover, provides an Exodus for us, the True Exodus, which sets us free from the slavery of sin and death and makes us children of God who can enter a truly free life.
Jesus gives us the benefits of the New Covenant through the cleansing of his blood and the regeneration of his Spirit. We will also see that he is alone is trustworthy to tell us how to receive these benefits.