Leviticus 23:1-22; Psalms 132:1-134:3; Mark 8:27-9:13
You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Psalm 32:5 NKJV
Shame is not something we hear much about these days. People are urged to flaunt what once was disgraceful. The Lord Jesus came to bear our shame. He was baptized in the Jordan, identifying with those who were admitting they were sinners. In contrast, the established religious leaders thought of themselves as so good they did not have anything to repent of and refused John’s baptism. Shame is a crushing emotion but He was crushed for our iniquities and we are pardoned. —Marilyn MacMullen
Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
In my place condemned He stood.
Sealed my pardon with His blood;
Hallelujah! What a Saviour. —P.P. Bliss