The Blood of Jesus

What Is the Blood of Jesus?

The Blood of Jesus refers to the literal blood He shed during His suffering and crucifixion — and spiritually, it symbolizes the ultimate, once-for-all sacrifice He made to redeem mankind from sin and death.

“Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.” — Hebrews 9:22

Why the Blood? (Biblical Background)

In the Old Testament, God established that blood was required to atone for sin:

• Leviticus 17:11 – “For the life of a creature is in the blood… it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life.”

• Exodus 12 – The blood of the Passover lambprotected the Israelites from death.

• Hebrews 10 – Animal sacrifices were only temporary, pointing to the perfect sacrifice to come.

Jesus fulfilled that system by becoming the Lamb of God, the perfect and final offering.