Heb 12:24 to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.
Abel , proclaimed by sacrifice which he made the great truth; that salvation could only be a bloody offering. But he did this only in a typical and obscure manner. Jesus proclaimed it in a more distinct and better manner. His blood was to ratify the new covenant.
In many aspects, both deaths were similar. Abel was a martyr and so was Christ. Both were murdered in a cruel manner. There was aggravated guilt in the murder of Abel by his brother and the same was during the murder of Christ. But the contrast here is , the blood of Jesus makes a clear proclamation of the truth; that salvation is by the blood.
The blood of Jesus speaks better things. While the blood of Abel cries for vengeance against Cain, the blood of Jesus cries for mercy and love. The blood of Jesus speaks peace , forgiveness and reconciliation with God. It does not only protect us, but it also cleanses us from all unrighteousness.
Additional readings:
Heb 9:14, 10:19,22
1Pe 1:2
Gen 4 :8-10
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