Sprinkled by his blood

Moses took the blood, splattered it on the people, and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you concerning all these words. (Exodus 24:8)

Whenever I see those words, I can’t help but think of Jesus’ words to his disciples at the last supper.

For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. (Matthew 26:28)

Because they were sprinkled with blood, Moses, the priests, and the elders could have fellowship with God without fear of judgment. (9-11)

So with us. Not just Christian leaders. But all believers.

According to Peter, we are chosen by the Father, sanctified by the Spirit, and sprinkled with the blood of Christ. And because of that we have grace and peace with God. (1 Peter 1:1-3)

It’s worth reading Hebrews 9 together with this passage because the author of Hebrews quotes it and explains some of what we read in Exodus 24.

But if nothing else, it’s good to meditate on these awesome words:

For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a young cow, sprinkling those who are defiled, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, cleanse our consciences from dead works so that we can serve the living God? (Hebrews 9:13-14)