A Sweet-Smelling Savor to God – Jonathan Edwards, JESUS Keep Me Near the CROSS with Pastor William

PASTOR WILLIAM'S BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-Shifflett/author/B005H0F1GG Disagree, agree, or have a question: Contact us through the contact page on our website; http://www.biblebulldog.com Beyond appeasement: Exploring "well-pleased": Both Ephesians 5:2 and Hebrews 9:26 mention God being "well-pleased" with Christ's offering. What does this go beyond simply appeasing God's anger? How does it relate to concepts like divine love, justice, and the nature of sacrifice? Beyond appeasement: Exploring divine pleasure: Both Ephesians 5:2 and Hebrews 9:26 describe Jesus' sacrifice as a "sweet-smelling savor" to God. How does this concept move beyond simply appeasing God's anger, and what does it reveal about the depth of God's love and delight in his Son? Sweetness and savor: Sensory imagery and deeper meaning: The language of "sweet-smelling savor" evokes sensory experiences. How does this imagery help us understand the nature of Christ's offering and its impact on God? What cultural and historical context might add depth to this imagery? Perfume and sacrifice: Historical and cultural context: In ancient cultures, offerings of sweet-smelling aromas were significant expressions of worship and devotion. How does understanding this context enrich our appreciation of Jesus' sacrifice as the ultimate offering to God? Beyond Christ's work: Our response: While the focus is on Christ's offering, how does our response to it factor in? How can our lives, choices, and actions become a "sweet-smelling savor" to God as well? The righteousness of Christ: Jonathan Edwards emphasizes God's delight in Jesus' "righteousness." How does Jesus' perfect obedience and sinlessness contribute to the "sweet-smelling savor" of his sacrifice, and what does this mean for our own pursuit of righteousness? Living sacrifices: In Romans 12:1, we are called to present ourselves as "living sacrifices" to God. How can we cultivate hearts and lives that are fragrant offerings to him, reflecting the character and love of Christ? Infinite delight: Edwards' perspective: Jonathan Edwards emphasizes God's "infinite delight" in Christ's righteousness. How does this concept challenge simplistic views of God's emotions and deepen our understanding of his love for his Son? From Christ to us: How does the concept of Jesus' sacrifice as a "sweet-smelling savor" apply to our lives as Christians? Can our own acts of love, service, and obedience also be considered offerings pleasing to God? Righteousness as the foundation: The quote highlights Christ's "righteousness" as the basis for God's delight. How does Jesus' perfect life and sacrifice fulfill God's standards of righteousness and provide a foundation for our own salvation? Beyond good works: While good works are important, what differentiates Jesus' sacrifice from our own offerings? How does his unique position and divine nature make his sacrifice infinitely valuable and the foundation of our salvation? Worship and praise: Flowing from the offering: Recognizing the sweetness of Christ's offering can lead to a deeper expression of worship and praise. How can our understanding of this concept shape our personal and communal worship practices? Gratitude and transformation: How does contemplating the "sweet-smelling savor" of Jesus' sacrifice cultivate gratitude in our hearts? How can this gratitude translate into a transformed life, one that increasingly reflects the love and holiness of the One who offered himself for us?