The Power and Protection of Jesus' Blood

Tonight, hearts were lifted in worship, honoring the Father, Yeshua, and the Holy Spirit, inviting God’s presence and power to touch every life. In a world filled with violence and uncertainty, there is a profound assurance found in understanding and applying the blood of Jesus. From the very beginning, when God breathed life into Adam—the first “blood man”—He established a covenant of life, spirit, and communion. Yet, through sin, humanity’s blood became polluted, bringing death, sickness, and oppression. But God, in His great love, made provision through the blood of Jesus, who was slain before the foundation of the world, to redeem, heal, and restore.

The blood of Jesus is not just a theological concept; it is a living, powerful reality with a voice that speaks on our behalf. Just as Abel’s blood cried out from the ground, the blood of Jesus speaks better things—mercy, protection, healing, and deliverance. The Old Testament foreshadowed this through the Passover, where the blood of the lamb was applied to the doorposts with hyssop, forming a boundary the enemy could not cross. Today, the “hyssop” is our mouth—when we plead the blood, we are applying the finished work of Christ over our lives, families, homes, and everything that concerns us.

This is not a ritual of fear, but an act of faith and honor, claiming every covenant right Jesus purchased: healing, long life, soundness of mind, protection, and deliverance from destruction. The blood, the water (Word), and the Spirit are our weapons. Speaking the Word, praying in the Spirit, and pleading the blood establish a hedge the enemy cannot penetrate. It is vital to daily declare and apply the blood, not just for ourselves but for our loved ones, our homes, and even our pets. This is how we enforce the victory of the cross and live in the fullness of God’s promises.

Key Takeaways

• 1. The blood of Jesus is a living covenant that speaks on our behalf, offering protection, healing, and restoration. When God breathed into Adam, He imparted not just life, but a spiritual and physical covenant that was later redeemed through Christ’s sacrifice. Understanding this connection empowers us to walk in the fullness of what Jesus accomplished. [48:21]
• 2. Sin polluted humanity’s blood, introducing death and disease, but God’s response was a covenant of love and redemption. Through the blood of Jesus, every curse is broken, and we are invited to live in the reality of abundant life—spirit, soul, and body. This redemption is not automatic; it must be received and enforced by faith. [52:16]
• 3. The act of “pleading the blood” is not a superstition but a legal, covenantal declaration. Just as the Israelites applied the lamb’s blood with hyssop, we apply the blood of Jesus with the “hyssop” of our mouths—speaking and declaring our covenant rights. This act establishes a spiritual boundary the enemy cannot cross, and it is a daily practice of faith and authority. [73:51]
• 4. The blood, the Word (water), and the Spirit are three powerful witnesses and weapons in the earth. Praying in the Spirit, declaring the Word, and pleading the blood work together to enforce God’s promises and protection. These are not passive beliefs but active tools for spiritual warfare and daily living. [54:56]
• 5. Applying the blood is a practical, daily discipline—covering ourselves, our families, our homes, and all that concerns us. This is done not out of fear, but in faith, honoring God’s provision and enforcing the victory of the cross. It is a prophetic act that claims every benefit of the covenant, from healing and protection to soundness of mind and long life. [84:25]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [22:28] - Entering into Worship
• [27:27] - Prayer for God’s Touch and Freedom
• [28:08] - Honoring God as Our Father
• [29:06] - Introduction: The Blood of Jesus
• [39:07] - Announcements and Upcoming Events
• [46:04] - The Power of the Blood in Violent Times
• [48:21] - Adam: The First Blood Man
• [52:16] - Sin, Polluted Blood, and God’s Response
• [54:56] - The Three Witnesses: Blood, Water, and Spirit
• [56:34] - The Legal Power of Pleading the Blood
• [59:19] - Cain and Abel: The Voice of Blood
• [64:36] - The Blood’s Voice and Our Declaration
• [73:51] - The Hyssop of Our Mouth: Applying the Blood
• [84:25] - Daily Application: Pleading the Blood Over Your Life
• [89:09] - Pleading the Blood Over the Mind
• [90:03] - Warring with the Blood: Practical Demonstration

Bible Reading

Genesis 2:7 (ESV) — > Then the LORD God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.

Exodus 12:21-23 (ESV) — > Then Moses called all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Go and select lambs for yourselves according to your clans, and kill the Passover lamb. Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and touch the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin. None of you shall go out of the door of his house until the morning. For the LORD will pass through to strike the Egyptians, and when he sees the blood on the lintel and on the two doorposts, the LORD will pass over the door and will not allow the destroyer to enter your houses to strike you.”

Hebrews 12:24 (ESV) — > and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.

Observation Questions

1. In Genesis 2:7, what does it mean that God breathed into Adam and he became a “living creature”? How does the sermon describe the significance of Adam being the first “blood man”? [[48:21]]
2. According to Exodus 12, what was the purpose of applying the lamb’s blood to the doorposts with hyssop during Passover? What did this act accomplish for the Israelites? [[01:11:31]]
3. In Hebrews 12:24, what is the difference between the blood of Abel and the blood of Jesus? What does the “sprinkled blood” do? [[01:08:01]]
4. The sermon mentions that the “hyssop” in the New Testament is our mouth. What does it mean to “plead the blood” with our words? [[01:13:51]]

Interpretation Questions

1. The sermon says that when God breathed into Adam, He established a covenant of life, spirit, and communion. How does understanding this original design help us see the importance of Jesus’ blood in restoring what was lost? [[48:21]]
2. The Israelites applied the blood of the lamb to their doorposts as a boundary the enemy could not cross. How does this Old Testament act foreshadow what believers are called to do today with the blood of Jesus? [[01:14:12]]
3. The blood of Jesus is described as “speaking better things” than the blood of Abel. What are some of the “better things” the blood of Jesus speaks over us, and how do they differ from what Abel’s blood cried out for? [[01:08:23]]
4. The sermon teaches that “pleading the blood” is not a ritual of fear, but an act of faith and honor. Why is it important to approach this practice with faith rather than superstition or fear? [[01:16:04]]

Application Questions

1. The sermon encourages us to daily declare and apply the blood of Jesus over our lives, families, homes, and even pets. What would it look like for you to make this a daily discipline? Is there a specific area of your life where you feel led to start applying the blood in prayer? [[01:24:25]]
2. When you face fear, sickness, or uncertainty, how could you use your words (“the hyssop of your mouth”) to plead the blood and claim God’s promises? Can you think of a recent situation where you could have done this? [[01:13:51]]
3. The sermon says that the blood, the Word (water), and the Spirit are our weapons. Which of these do you find easiest to use in your spiritual life, and which is most challenging? How can you grow in using all three together? [[54:56]]
4. The act of “pleading the blood” is described as a legal, covenantal declaration. How might this understanding change the way you pray for protection, healing, or deliverance for yourself and your loved ones? [[01:16:19]]
5. The sermon gives practical examples of pleading the blood over your mind, body, and circumstances. Is there a specific area (like your health, your children, your workplace, or your mind) where you need to enforce the victory of the cross? What would you say or pray to do this? [[01:29:09]]
6. The sermon warns against doing this out of fear. Have you ever found yourself praying or declaring things out of fear rather than faith? How can you shift your mindset to honor God’s provision and trust in His covenant? [[01:16:04]]
7. The Israelites had to stay inside the house covered by the blood during Passover. Are there boundaries or habits in your life that you need to establish or reinforce to stay under God’s protection? What might those look like for you? [[01:15:36]]