Paint Party Friday: I Thirst!

I completely forgot about making a post 

and joining blog parties yesterday

as it was Good Friday.

Not exactly the best time for partying!

I read the 18th chapter of John,

where Jesus was crucified.

When Jesus said, "I am thirsty", He was given

a sponge soaked in common wine,

and they lifted this up to him using a hyssop branch.

I read this from the Blue Letter Bible:

Remember that these events occurred at the 

Feast of the Passover. 

During this feast, (Exod 12:22) 

hyssop was used to apply the 

blood of the Passover lamb 

to the wooden doorposts of the Jews. 

It is interesting that the end of this hyssop stalk 

pointed to the blood of the Perfect Lamb 

which was applied to the wooden cross 

for the salvation of all mankind. (Barclay) 

In addition, the wine vinegar 

is a product of fermentation, 

which is made from grape juice and yeast. 

The word literally means "that which is soured" 

and is related to the Hebrew term 

for "that which is leavened". (Holmans) 

Yeast or leaven, is a Biblical symbol of sin. 

When Jesus took this drink, 

(i.e. a drink which was "leavened") 

it is thus symbolic of 

His taking the sins of the world into His body.

On Holy Thursday, we remembered the time that

Jesus washed the feet of His disciples.

Jesus is the perfect servant.

He not only served the disciples by

going down on His knees

to wash their feet,

but He also cleansed them,

and us,

of our sins!

Every week I choose one wonderful visitor

who leaves a comment

to receive an ATC from me.

I know it takes so much time and effort

to leave a comment

and I appreciate it soooo much!

This week,
Random.org chose,

#44, Karen Letchworth

of  My Cup Runneth Over.

Karen is a wonderful and

sweet person brimming over with

encouragement and love

and lots of ideas!

Go check out her blog

and be blessed!

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You are appreciated!

Patsy