was, Jesus’ sacrifice was better (Heb 12:24). Like Abel, Jesus was a priest—a priest who offered Himself as the sacrifice. Like Abel, Jesus was hated out of envy (1 John 3:12; Matt 27:18). Like Abel, Jesus’ blood cried out after His death. But, while Abel’s blood cried out for justice, Jesus’ blood cried out for mercy. Jesus’ better blood speaks a greater love—offering mercy to all of us who are like Cain because our sins have murdered Him (Heb 12:24). Jesus’ blood speaks a better word than the blood
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