Celebrating the Seven Places Jesus Shed His Blood

Devotional

Day 1: The Power of the Blood for Our Redemption

The blood of Jesus Christ is the singular, most powerful substance in all of creation. It was shed to purchase our complete redemption, paying the ultimate price for our sins. This blood transcends all realms—earth, heaven, and glory—accomplishing what no other sacrifice could. It is the foundation of our faith and the source of our salvation, providing everything we need for life and godliness. We honor this profound truth and receive its full benefits. [01:07:15]

“Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.”
Hebrews 9:22 (ESV)

Reflection: As you consider the truth that forgiveness was purchased by Christ’s blood, is there an area of guilt or shame in your own life that you struggle to believe is fully covered by His sacrifice? What would it look like today to walk in the complete freedom His blood has secured for you?

Day 2: Applying the Blood to Life’s Stresses

The first place Jesus shed His blood was in Gethsemane, through His sweat. This powerfully signifies that His sacrifice covers the things in our lives that cause us stress, anxiety, and emotional turmoil. Whatever makes you sweat, whatever weighs heavily on your mind, is not beyond the reach of His grace. The blood of Jesus is our divine provision and our way through every difficult and demanding situation. We can apply its power to our daily struggles. [01:08:00]

“And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”
Luke 22:44 (ESV)

Reflection: What specific situation or responsibility in your life is currently causing you the most stress or anxiety? How can you practically “apply the blood” to that area by consciously entrusting it to Jesus and His finished work today?

Day 3: Dominion Through the Blood

The blood shed from Jesus’ hands speaks of authority and dominion. It was the price paid to restore humanity’s God-given authority over the works of the enemy. This means that wherever a believer goes, they carry the spiritual authority of Christ’s blood into that territory. Your home, your workplace, and your community are all places where you can exercise this dominion, bringing Heaven’s influence to earth. [01:11:49]

“Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.”
Luke 10:19 (ESV)

Reflection: In which specific “territory” of your life—be it your family, your workplace, or your neighborhood—do you feel a need to see God’s authority and peace established? How can you intentionally “carry” the victory of the blood into that place through prayer and declaration this week?

Day 4: The Blood and the Bride

The blood and water that flowed from Jesus’ side on the cross is a profound symbol of the birth of the Church, His bride. This final shedding of blood was for our unity with Him and with one another, making us one new people. It signifies the intimate relationship we are invited into, not as distant servants, but as a cherished bride made one with our Bridegroom. We are called to co-labor with Christ in this world. [01:13:52]

“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.”
Ephesians 5:25-27 (ESV)

Reflection: How does seeing yourself as part of the Church, the blood-bought bride of Christ, change your perspective on your relationship with Him and with other believers? In what practical way can you foster greater unity and love within your local church family?

Day 5: Remembering and Receiving the Benefits

We are called to a life of active remembrance and reception. We must never forget the full benefits purchased by the blood of Jesus, which include forgiveness, healing, protection, and authority. This is not a passive memory but an active application of its power to our present circumstances. Holding up the cup of communion is a physical act of receiving all that His sacrifice has provided. [01:19:30]

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,”
Psalm 103:2-4 (ESV)

Reflection: Which specific benefit of the blood—forgiveness, healing, redemption, or lovingkindness—do you find yourself most needing to consciously receive and walk in today? What is one step you can take to actively remember and thank God for that provision throughout your day?

Sermon Summary

The blood of Jesus stands at the center of tonight’s reflection as the decisive purchase of redemption, protection, and access to God. Seven specific places of shedding illustrate distinct spiritual benefits: the sweat of Gethsemane, the scourged back, the bruised face, the crown on the head, the pierced hands, the nailed feet, and the wound in the side. Each wound carries prophetic and practical meaning—sweat connects to work and emotional strain, stripes to healing and patterns restored, hands to spiritual dominion, feet to territory and presence, and the side to the formation of the bride and intimate union with Christ. The bruises also receive particular attention as an integrative mark that threads the other wounds together.

The account highlights the blood’s unique scope: it touched the earth realm, the heavenly realm, and the holy of holies in the glory realm, making it the only substance to transcend all three. The blood appears as both a sacrificial outpouring and an applied substance—sprinkled, poured, and held up in the cup—signifying ongoing access to its benefits rather than a one-time event. Practical application receives emphasis: whatever causes sweat, stress, or emotional turmoil invites the application of the blood as deliverance and relief. The narrative encourages intentional remembrance and reception of these benefits through communion imagery and direct invocation.

The discussion ties kingdom authority to the wounds: the pierced hands authorize dominion in the spirit and over territory; the blood enables believers to enter spaces with spiritual authority. The pierced side frames the church as the bride, created to co-labor and reflect the image of Christ in the world. The imagery of a stake and spreading canopy explains how the cross’s outpouring expanded influence across ages and realms, establishing a pervasive anointing. The closing call urges present, conscious reception of the blood’s benefits, asking for remembrance and for a generation marked by the redemptive, protecting, and empowering work that the blood accomplishes. Overall, the blood functions not simply as doctrine but as an accessible, practical resource that intersects daily labor, emotional struggle, spiritual warfare, communal identity, and eternal reality.

Key Takeaways

1. Blood secures redemption and access The blood functions as the legal and spiritual purchase that opens direct access to God and secures redemption from bondage. This access removes barriers between the earthly and heavenly realms, inviting a present, relational participation in the divine life. Recognize this as more than symbolism; the blood establishes footing for prayer, worship, and bold entry into God’s presence. [66:36]
2. Blood applies to daily struggles The blood’s first shedding as sweat links it directly to work, stress, and emotional strain, offering a practical remedy for everyday burdens. Applying the blood becomes a spiritual practice for moments that cause anxiety, exhaustion, or fear. Treat the blood as an available resource to face particular pressures rather than a distant doctrine. [67:15]
3. Blood establishes dominion and authority The pierced hands signify delegated authority to act and take territory in the spirit realm. Carrying that blood into places signals spiritual rights and protections that confront opposition. Exercise that authority with intentionality, understanding that dominion flows from suffering transformed into power. [71:49]
4. Blood shapes the bride and unity The wound in the side frames the church as the bride formed to be one with Christ, created to co-labor in the world. Intimacy with Christ produces communal identity and mission, not isolation. Embrace the blood as the bond that unites purpose, calling, and shared labor in the kingdom. [73:52]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[65:14] - Celebrating the Passover Blood
[65:40] - Practical Instructions and Opening
[66:03] - Introducing Seven Places of Blood
[66:36] - Blood Purchases Redemption and Access
[67:15] - Sweat in Gethsemane: Work and Burden
[71:49] - Hands and Spiritual Dominion
[73:52] - Side of Christ: The Bride
[76:52] - Communion and Remembering Benefits
[78:51] - The Cross’s Canopy Across Ages
[79:30] - Receiving the Blood’s Benefits

Bible Study Guide

Bible reading:
Isaiah 53:5 (ESV)
But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.

Hebrews 9:11-12 (ESV)
But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption.

Ephesians 5:25-27 (ESV)
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.

Observation questions

According to the sermon, what are the seven specific places Jesus shed his blood and what does the first one represent? [01:06:03]
The blood of Jesus is described as the only substance to transcend three territories. What are those three realms? [01:07:15]
What spiritual benefit is connected to the blood shed from Jesus' hands? [01:11:49]
The wound in Christ's side is connected to the formation of what? [01:13:52]

Interpretation questions

The blood is described as both a purchase for redemption and a practical resource for daily life. How can one substance function in both a legal, eternal capacity and a tangible, everyday one?
The blood from Jesus' sweat is applied to work and emotional strain. [01:07:39] What does it mean to "apply the blood" to a stressful situation or a burden, and how is that different from just asking for God's help?
If carrying the blood of Jesus into a place signals spiritual rights and authority, [01:12:52] how does a person actually "carry" the blood with them in a practical sense? Is it a mindset, a prayer, or something else?
The church is framed as a bride created from Christ's side to be one with him and co-labor. [01:13:52] How does this view of the church's origin change the way we understand our purpose and connection to other believers?

Application questions

The blood shed as sweat connects to anything that causes stress or emotional turmoil. [01:08:00] What is one specific situation in your life right now that is causing you to "sweat," and how can you consciously apply the truth of Christ's blood to it this week?
The blood from Jesus' hands signifies authority to take dominion in the spirit. [01:11:49] Is there a specific "territory" in your life—your home, your workplace, a relationship—where you feel you need to exercise more spiritual authority? What would it look like to walk into that space carrying the blood of Jesus?
Intimacy with Christ produces a shared communal identity and mission, not isolation. [01:13:52] How does your connection to your local church reflect this truth? In what practical way can you move from being a spectator to a co-laborer this week?
The blood is not a one-time event but offers ongoing access to its benefits. [01:19:30] What does it look like in your daily routine to "remember" and "receive" the benefits of the blood, rather than treating it as a distant doctrine?
The blood was shed to restore broken patterns and bring healing. [01:08:25] Is there a recurring, negative pattern in your life or family line—a habit, a fear, a generational issue—that you need to see restored? How can the blood of Jesus be your declaration of healing over that pattern?

Sermon Clips

41s

#CanopyOfBlood

“And that blood was shed. I I think it's so interesting that the cross was like a stake that was driven into the ground, and the blood became a thing that was applied to that stake. And out of that stake began to spread canopy across the ages and across the spirit realm and across And so tonight, we recognize that anointing that was in the blood that was shed.”

27s

#HonorHisSacrifice

“So tonight, we stand in this place and recognize that his suffering didn't just begin in the garden. His suffering began when he was of age and began to realize what he was called to do. And so tonight, we honor and recognize and we celebrate King of Kings because he went through so much to give us everything.”

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Celebrating the Seven Places Jesus Shed His Blood

Devotional

Day 1: The Power of the Blood for Our Redemption

Day 2: Applying the Blood to Life’s Stresses

Day 3: Dominion Through the Blood

Day 4: The Blood and the Bride

Day 5: Remembering and Receiving the Benefits

Sermon Summary

Key Takeaways

Youtube Chapters

Bible Study Guide

Sermon Clips

Celebrating the Seven Places Jesus Shed His Blood

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