What Jesus Did! 'The Gift of My Blood' — Mark 14:23-24

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

And [Jesus] took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to [the Twelve], and they all drank from it. And he said to them, "This is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice for many."
— Mark 14:23-24 NLT

Key Thought

Jesus' blood, remembered in this last supper with his followers and continually celebrated by his followers today, seals a new covenant between God and Jesus' followers. This is a covenant of grace, love, and life brought about by the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This new covenant is our way of life as Jesus' followers and is a better and eternal covenant provided to us by the blood of Jesus.

Today's Prayer

Father in heaven, thank you for the price that was paid to bring us into a new covenant relationship with you. May my life be lived to honor that price and to fulfill that covenant. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • 1 Corinthians 11:25
  • 2 Corinthians 3:6-11
  • Hebrews 8:6-13

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Illustration of Mark 14:23-24 NLT — "This is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice for many."

About This Devotional

What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

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