Section 9
then we are enabled to receive the Lord as life. These points cannot be found in the other three Gospels. They are only found in the Gospel of John, because it is a book which reveals that the Lord as life could only have been released by His death. While the record of the other three Gos pels is mainly for redemption, the record in the Gospel of John is mainly for the release of life.
The piercing of the Lord's side was typified by Adam's opened side (Gen. 2:21). Adam's side was opened and a rib was taken out. Here, Jesus' side was opened and blood and water flowed out from this opened side.
FLOWING OUT BLOOD
FOR REDEMPTION
The blood which flowed out of the Lord's side is for redemption (Heb. 9:22; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; Rom. 3:25). Hebrews 9:22 says, "Without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." The blood here signifies the redemptive aspect of Christ's death (John 1:29). The blood which flowed out for our redemption was typified by the blood of the Pass over lamb (Exo. 12:7). As Zechariah 13:1 indi cates, this redeeming blood formed a fountain for the washing of sins. Hallelujah for such a fountain! This fountain is not for drinking but