Jesus’ death wasn’t an accident or a backup plan—it was the only way the new covenant could be put into effect. In this message, “Death Required” from Hebrews 9:15–18, Pastor Ryan Skolrud unpacks why Christ had to die as the mediator of a new and better covenant, so that those who are called might receive the promised eternal inheritance. You’ll see how Scripture links covenants, wills, and blood—why even the first covenant was inaugurated with sacrifice, how Jesus’ death redeems sins committed under the old covenant, and how every major covenant in the Bible finds its fulfillment in Him.
This sermon will help you understand why the cross was required for our salvation, why the law could expose our sin but never save us, and how Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice secures an unshakable inheritance for all who repent and trust Him. Whether you’re wrestling with the justice of God, trying to make sense of suffering, or wondering if your sin has the final word, you’ll be invited to take refuge in Jesus’ finished work and submit your life to the One who died to bring you into God’s eternal family.
Next Steps:
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I will repent and submit my life to Christ.
Scripture References:
Hebrews 9:15–18; Hebrews 8:6; Jeremiah 31:31–34; Romans 8:28; Romans 3:25; Genesis 8:20–22; Genesis 15:9–10, 17; Exodus 19–24; 2 Samuel 7:12–16; Ephesians 2:20–22; Genesis 3:15; Philippians 2:9–11
Link to sermon notes: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/46257/note-262453.html
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