Sunday, March 29 God . . . loved us and sent his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins.​—1 John 4:10.

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Sunday, March 29

God . . . loved us and sent his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins.—1 John 4:10.

 

 

While the ransom helps us to understand that Jehovah is just, it especially helps us to grasp the depth of his love. (John 3:16; 1 John 4:9, 10) The teaching of the ransom reveals that Jehovah wants us not only to have endless life but also to be part of his family. Consider: When Adam sinned, Jehovah expelled him from His family of worshippers. As a result, all of us have been born outside of God’s family. But on the basis of the ransom, Jehovah forgives our sins and will eventually bring into his family all mankind who exercise faith and who are obedient. Even now we can have a warm relationship with Jehovah and with our fellow worshippers. Truly, we are recipients of Jehovah’s tender love!—Rom. 5:10, 11. w25.01 21 ¶6

 

Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 9) John 12:12-19; Mark 11:1-11

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It’s interesting how we sometimes think of justice and love as being in tension with each other. The ransom helps us see that with Jehovah, they actually work together perfectly.

[Brad Smith]