Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, – Hebrews 2:14

I love the turn of phrase “share in flesh and blood.”

Put’s me in mind of communion.

“This is My body, which is for you;” – 1 Corinthians 11:24

“This cup is the new covenant in My blood;” – 1 Corinthians 11:25

 

Communion – intimate fellowship or rapport – (merriam-webster.com)

Jesus came in the flesh to share with us this common bond – this point of communion – flesh and blood.

When we share communion, we acknowledge, not only Christ’s great sacrifice for our sins but His taking on flesh and blood and becoming like us. Communion acts as a reminder of our likeness, our oneness, that which unifies us.

There’s a wow moment lurking in this bit of language.

The children share in flesh and blood with the one who spoke them into being.

And why?

Without becoming flesh and blood Jesus could not die.

Jesus could not conquer death until He experienced it.

He could not demonstrate the defeat of death without breaking out of it. Jesus conquered death not by avoiding it or escaping it, but by going through it.

Tomorrow, we’ll look at the power of death, and whose in charge.

Thanks for coming by,

Walk in the light.

Ben