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Their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. ”
Hebrews 10:17
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Our verse for today comes near the end of a long discussion highlighting various aspects of the Law of Moses, and how that "law" was simply "a shadow" or symbol "of things to come" (Hebrews 10:1). In the verse preceding our passage for today, Jeremiah 31:31-34 is paraphrased. Informing us that (after the Law of Moses was fulfilled), a "new and living way" or a "new covenant" would be revealed, the author states: "I, the Lord, will put My laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them" (V:16).

Whereas the "old law" was written on "stone tablets," we're told that the "new law" (or "new covenant") will be written inside each believer. Being in our heart, it will influence what we allow ourselves to love, and written in our heads, it will govern what we think. Rather than the need to make constant animal sacrifices (in order to gain forgiveness, as the Law of Moses required), our verse today teaches us that Jesus will remit our sins without the sacrifice of animals-because of the infinite and eternal sacrifice of the "Lamb of God" (John 1:29).

The author of the book of Hebrews makes a remarkable promise to us. He tells us that Christ will "remember no more" our "sins and iniquities." Consequently, he is essentially promising us eternal life in the presence of God. Of course, he encourages us to allow God's law into our hearts and heads. He is asking those who love Jesus to try to become like Him. He is reminding us that if we embrace God's law, it will change the way we think and how freely we're able to love. All of that combined with the sacrifice of the Only Begotten of the Father assures our salvation, but also promises us a more meaningful life of peace, because we have allowed God's law to change our hearts and minds into something more holy; more like Him!

Evening
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Sunday, Dec 29
Today's Theme: Faith
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For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. ”
Jeremiah 29:11
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Intepretation of the Verse

In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet Jeremiah is speaking to the Israelites at a time of great despair. They were exiled, living in Babylon, far from their homeland. Jeremiah's words were meant to offer hope and assurance during this period of upheaval. His message was not just for their immediate comfort but also to give them a perspective of a hopeful future planned by God.

This passage in Jeremiah speaks directly to the heart of encouragement, especially in the face of uncertainty and difficulty. It's a reminder that even when our current circumstances seem bleak or disheartening, there is a broader plan for good, for hope, and for a future. This can be particularly resonant for us when we face our own periods of doubt or when our path seems unclear. It's a call to trust in a greater plan that we might not fully understand yet.

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