The Father's Menu
Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh
Monday, May 6, 2024
JESUS BECAME THE CURSE
“But Christ has bought us out from under the doom of that impossible system by taking the curse for our wrongdoing upon himself. For it is written in the Scripture, “Anyone who is hanged on a tree is cursed” (as Jesus was hung upon a wooden cross). Now God can bless the Gentiles, too, with this same blessing he promised to Abraham; and all of us as Christians can have the promised Holy Spirit through this faith.”
Galatians 3:13-14 (TLB)
Main Text: Main text: Galatians 3:13
In the account of Genesis, Satan, in the form of a serpent, engages with Eve, leading her into disobedience by challenging God's command not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Satan's approach in this context is notable for its subtlety and cunning. Rather than confronting Adam directly, he targets Eve, exploiting her vulnerability and curiosity. This cunning approach demonstrates Satan's deceptive nature and serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers of doubt and deviation from God's word.
While Satan's entry into the Garden of Eden might seem straightforward, his influence was reliant on deceit and manipulation. He didn't have outright authority; instead, he used clever rhetoric to create doubt and confusion in Eve's mind. Satan’s question, "Did God really say...?" planted seeds of doubt, leading to a series of choices that ultimately resulted in Adam and Eve's disobedience. Moreover, Adam's role in the fall cannot be overlooked. Although he was not directly deceived, he followed Eve into disobedience. This part of the story reminds us that even when we have a clear understanding of God's will, the influence of others can lead us astray if we do not stand firm in our convictions.
When the Apostle Paul wrote in Galatians 3:13, "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole,'" he referenced the ancient understanding of curses from Deuteronomy 21:23. Under the Old Covenant, curses were associated with disobedience to the law, and those who violated God's commandments faced severe consequences.
Jesus' death on the cross, however, changed everything. By taking on the curse of sin, He offered Himself as a sacrifice to fulfill the law's demands, thus removing the curse from those who believe in Him. This selfless act signifies that through His sacrifice, the power of sin and death is broken, providing a path to reconciliation with God. With Jesus becoming the curse, humanity's relationship with God undergoes a profound transformation. No longer does the curse of sin separate us from God; instead, Jesus' death and resurrection pave the way for salvation. Romans 6:23 reminds us, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Confession:
I decree, I am blessed, I am redeemed, I am righteous! Jesus became the curse so I could become the blessing! Hallelujah, I am blessed!!
Further Reading:
Titus 2:14 “who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.”
1 Corinthians 1:30 “But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption.”
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