Adam, where are you?
Then the LORD God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?”
Gen. 3:9
Introduction.
When I was a young man, I heard a song by Don Francisco explaining how God began the human race with Adam and Eve. God gave to them the power to reign over the world and to walk in obedience to Him. They were rulers of a kingdom never marred by any shame. However, the master of deception, which is the devil, began his deception of the Word. He used subtly and craftiness to twist the simple truths they heard. While hanging in the balance was a world that was placed at their command. And as they disobeyed God all of their unborn children died spiritually as they bowed down to Satan’s hand.
Hiding from God
Scripture says that God came looking for them and they heard Him calling but they hid. This grabs my attention because how many times do, we try to drown out the voice of God? People use everything and anything to not respond to God’s calling. Are you that person trying to hide due to your shame? But remember that throughout eternity God the Father is still calling your name.
Redemption is by Blood Sacrifice
We are a bloody religion. It says in Hebrews 9:22 ‘without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin.’ You find the symbol of blood in every religion. It says Leviticus 17:11 for the life of the flesh is in the blood. Why blood because God wants us to see the price He paid for our salvation.
• In the Old Testament when they sinned Adam and Eve were given coats of skin. Cain and Abel in Genesis for Abel ‘s sacrifice was accepted because he brought a bloody sacrifice. Genesis 8:20 Noah offered burnt offerings on the altar to the Lord. Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22:13 what is the offer his son up to the Lord God. You see the Doctrine of Blood over and over again throughout Scripture.
In Egypt the Israelites had to put blood upon the lentil of their houses so the angel of death would pass over and the plague will not be upon them.
• In the New Testament the cross is a symbol of sacrifice in blood. Communion again speaks of the blood. John the Baptist spoke about the Lamb of God would take away the sin of the world.
In the death of Christ, He wept over Jerusalem, He sweat tears of blood in the garden, He gave his blood on the cross. 14 times Jesus predicted his own death. The death of Christ as mentioned 255 times in the New Testament.
• I Peter 1:18-19. ‘it says we are not redeemed with corruptible things of silver and gold, but we are deemed with the precious blood of Christ the lamb without blemish or without spot.’
Meaning of Redemption
Redemption means buying someone back from slavery. We are slaves to sin before we come to Christ and Christ gave his life as a ransom for all those who believe.
Only Christ can bring deliverance. We are justified by the blood Romans 5:9 says. The blood of Christ makes us all equal. The blood of Christ gives us peace. The blood of Christ cleanses us from our iniquities and sin. The blood of Christ reconciles us back to God.
The Curse was Broken.
The curse against mankind was broken long ago by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ but men are still prisoners of their fears. People continue to rush to destruction with their fingers in their ears. The Father’s voice is calling with an urgency I never heard before. Come in from the darkness before it’s time to close the door!
The blood of Christ reconciles us back to God. The question is today with all that you’ve heard are you going to except Christ as your Lord and Savior or reject him as many have done.
The Father is calling, where are you? He is a loving Father waiting for you to answer His call. Don’t try to hide any longer. He is waiting for you.