🎙 Podcast Show Notes: Episode Title – Mercy, Bloody, Mercy Text: Romans 3:21–31

Summary:

In this episode, we explore the bloody cost of mercy and the boundless grace of God. Anchored in Romans 3:21–31, this sermon reminds us that while all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, we are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Mercy is not cheap—it was paid in blood.

Through vivid imagery like the unforgettable story of a shepherd who gave his life to save his sheep, we reflect on the reality that we are alive—covered in our Shepherd’s blood.

From the mercy shown in Eden to the blood-soaked rituals of the Old Covenant, the episode traces the thread of divine mercy through the Law, the sacrifices, and the symbolism of the mercy seat. Ultimately, it all leads us to Christ—the true Mercy Seat, the Perfect Sacrifice, and our eternal High Priest.

This is the gospel: Jesus offered Himself once for all, fulfilling the Law, and opening the way for us to confidently approach the throne of grace.

Key Themes Covered:

Mercy Defined: Compassion and divine forbearance shown to those who don’t deserve it.
The Shepherd's Blood: A striking illustration of sacrificial love.
Old Testament Mercy: From animal sacrifices to covenant faithfulness.
The Mercy Seat: God’s throne of grace foreshadowed in the Ark of the Covenant.
Bloody Sacrifices: Voluntary and mandatory offerings that point to a greater reality.
Jesus the High Priest: Fulfills every sacrifice, purifies our conscience, and intercedes eternally.
The Gospel’s Power: Mercy triumphs through Christ’s blood—shed once, sufficient forever.

Scriptures Referenced:

Romans 3:21–31
Hebrews 7, 9, and 4
Exodus 33–34
Psalms 25 & 40
Colossians 2:17
Matthew 27:51
John 20:11–12

Quotable Moment:

“Sheep alive, covered in shepherd’s blood.” — A haunting echo of what Jesus did for us.

“There my heart and conscience… shall be covered over as it were with a vault… the name of which is grace and the forgiveness of sins.” — Martin Luther, Sermon on the Sum of Life (1532)

Takeaway: You don’t need to bring a sacrifice—you already have one. Jesus is the mercy seat, the lamb, and the priest. Run to Him. Rest in Him. Rejoice in the mercy that bled for you.

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