The salvation of mankind through Jesus' death and resurrection was always God's plan from the beginning of time. The Old Testament hints at that pretty broadly, and Jesus was explicit about it to his disciples, but it still caught everyone by surprise. It all happened exactly as the Scripture said it would.

Where was Jesus after he died? Jesus was the High Priest who was also the sacrificial lamb. He uniquely was able to sacrifice Himself for all sin. Because He is eternal, the forgiveness is eternal, reaching back into the past to forgive all believers of God.

Under the Law, the sacrifices were consumed in fire on the alter. There were only ashes left. Under faith, and the covenant of Grace, the sacrifice remains.

Message notes at the "Read" button. Five (Hey) in Hebrew is always associated with grace The five offerings of the Law: Burnt Offering Sin Offering Trespass Offering Meal Offering Peace Offering Today we see how Christ was the Burnt, Sin, & Trespass offerings.

Our sin was put upon Jesus. His innocence and righteousness was put upon us. The Jewish council condemned him for telling the truth. Pilate declared Him innocent. He was qualified to be the innocent sacrifice.