In any type of study of the scriptures, it is impossible to search very long without "the blood" becoming a focal point. It should be understood that the bible dwells in consistency. There would not be a requirement for the Children of Israel in one place and the same not be required at a latter point in time. In reading Daniel Chapter 3, the Hebrew children are in bondage in Babylon; a request was made for all to bow down before the image of King Nebuchadnezzar. For those familiar with this story, the three Hebrew children refused to do so. The fact that they would not did not come from a decision they had made over the last few years. The decision made by each was based upon teachings of the Law of the Lord as in Deuteronomy 6:4 ( Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord:). To understand this one must read from the first of this chapter; this was an instruction from Jehovah to teach all from the beginning for the blessings of the Lord to be upon them.
The "Blood Line" in scripture begins with the redemption of mankind; after the fall in the Garden of Eden. The nakedness of Adam and Eve could only be covered with the "shedding of blood."
Genesis 3:21 Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them.
(God created means to speak into existence from nothing, things made come from something already there)
Hebrews 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
Understand that the blood which saves mankind from sin is the same that brings salvation to a lost world. Many in Christendom would like to remove such subjects from the scripture but to do so would remove the "life" from every believers hope. Modern science will tell you that life to any man, creature or beast whom are classified as "warm-bloodied" and oxygen is carried to all parts of the body in this form of transportation.
Salvation and Healing:
When a discussion of the blood is mentioned, it is impossible not to mention both healing and salvation. This part of the "spiritual equation" cannot be left out if we are to be delivered from sin and have the life of a successful Christian. When a study of the first church is undertaken, three (3) aspects or elements are part of the body of Christ. The blood, water and spirit are life sources to the revelation, these do not contradict each other but instead go together.
Listed below are scriptures and references for a greater understanding.
I John 5:7 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.
I John 5:8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
The Blood:
At Creation - Revelation 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
The Flood - (Alter Built) Genesis 8:20 And Noah builded an altar unto the Lord; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.
The Passover - Exodus 12:13 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.
Tabernacle - Exodus 29:11-13 And thou shalt kill the bullock before the Lord, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Ex 29:12 And thou shalt take of the blood of the bullock, and put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and pour all the blood beside the bottom of the altar.
Ex 29:13 And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul that is above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and burn them upon the altar
Mount Carmel - I Kings 18:33 And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid him on the wood, and said, Fill four barrels with water, and pour it on the burnt sacrifice, and on the wood
Nicodemus - John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
Calvary - John 19:34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.
Pentecost - Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Listed below are scriptural references for study, search them that true understanding would reveal itself by the Spirit of God:
Matthew 26:28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
John 1:13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God
John 6:53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.
John 19:34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.
Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Romans 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Ro 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
Romans 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
I Corinthians 10:16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
I Corinthians 11:25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
Ephesians 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
Colossians 1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Hebrews 9:12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
He 9:13 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:
He 9:14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
Hebrews 10:19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 12:24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Hebrews 13:12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.
I Peter 1:2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
I Peter 1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
I John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
I John 5:6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.
Revelation 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Revelation 5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Revelation 7:14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
