THE POWER OF THE BLOOD

Victory through the Blood: Conquering by Christ's Sacrifice

Revelation 12:11 NKJV

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

Thank you lord for the blood of Jesus

This scripture shows us the victory of believers through the blood of the Lamb and the power of their testimony.

Believers are encouraged to recognise the power of Christ’s blood in their everyday

We can overcome strongholds, fear, and spiritual battles by depending on Christ's sacrifice and their testimony of faith.

Christ's atoning sacrifice:-

Secures our salvation

Equips us to face life's challenges and spiritual warfare with confidence and hope.

Christ is the ultimate Lamb whose blood was shed for our redemption.

John 1:29 NKJV

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

The victory we have in Jesus Christ is a continual victory which fulfils the prophetic foreshadowing of the sacrificial system found throughout the Old Testament.

1.The provision of the blood OF THE BLOOD

We receive the remission (forgiveness) of our sins (Matthew 26:28).

We are completely washed of our sins (Revelation 1:5).

We are redeemed (Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:14).

We are justified-regarded as innocent-before God (Romans 5:9).

We are brought near to God (Ephesians 2:13).

We have peace with God (Colossians 1:20).

We are cleansed in our consciences (Hebrews 9:14).

We are made holy and set apart for God (Hebrews 13:12).

We can have new boldness to approach God and ask for His help (Hebrews 10:19).

We can have ongoing cleansing from sin (1 John 1:7).

We can overcome the enemy (Revelation 12:11).

2. Imagery of blood throughout the old testament

a. Sacrifice and Atonement: Blood sacrifices are central to the rituals of atonement for sins. The blood of animals, particularly in the sacrificial system described in Leviticus, is used to purify and sanctify the people, symbolizing the cleansing of sin.

Hebrews 9:22 “And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.”

Leviticus 17:11 “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.’”

b. Covenant: Blood is a sign of covenant between God and His people.

c. Protection and Deliverance: In the story of the Passover (Exodus 12), the Israelites mark their doorposts with the blood of a lamb to protect their firstborn from the plague, symbolizing deliverance and divine protection.

3. Imagery of blood throughout the New testament

a. The Last Supper: Jesus refers to the wine as his blood, establishing the new covenant (Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:24, Luke 22:20).

b. Crucifixion: The shedding of Jesus’ blood on the cross is depicted as the means of salvation and forgiveness (John 19:34, Hebrews 9:22).

c. Atonement and Redemption: The Apostle Paul emphasizes that believers are justified and redeemed through Jesus’ blood (Romans 3:25, Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:20).

Hebrews 10:4–6 NKJV

For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins. Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, But a body You have prepared for Me. In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You had no pleasure.

Hebrews 9:12 NKJV

Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.

Hebrews 9:26 NKJV

He then would have had to suffer often since the foundation of the world; but now, once at the end of the ages, He has appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

Hebrews 10:10 NKJV

By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

1 Peter 3:18 NKJV

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,

4. Blood Brings Breakthrough

Revelation 12:11a

The blood of Jesus secures our justification and deliverance from sin's power.

This shows how deep the sacrificial love of Christ is

5. Testimony Transforms Triumph

Revelation 12:11b

Sharing our faith experiences is a means of conquering spiritual battles.

believers are called to testify about what Christ’s blood has accomplished in our lives, encouraging others and reinforcing their own faith.

6.Prayers