A few years ago, I was having a really hard day. Struggling with low self-esteem, I found myself questioning why Yahusha would ever care about someone like me. Why would He die for my sake? I wasn’t a missionary leading others to Him, nor could I even manage to consistently like myself—let alone love others as I knew I should. Every time I tried to be a “good” person, it felt like I failed miserably.
But Yahusha thought differently. At my lowest point, He reminded me of His love in the simplest, yet most profound way. I pulled into a Safeway parking lot, overwhelmed by the weight of my thoughts. Before stepping out of the car, I glanced up. On the light pole in front of me was a small sticker that read: “I STILL love you.” I cried. That moment reminded me that His love is unwavering, even when I struggle to see it or feel worthy of it.
Why Did Yahusha Die?
Most believers know that Yahusha died to cover the curse for breaking Yahuah’s laws, but have you ever considered how much deeper that truth goes? Yahusha wasn’t just the Lamb of God; He was the fulfillment of multiple sacrifices—the lamb, the dove, the heifer, and the sacrificial punishment for the adulterous wife—all in one. Each of these sacrifices held profound meaning under Torah, pointing to Yahusha’s ultimate mission of cleansing and restoration. The Lamb: Yahusha’s death is compared to the lamb slain during the Passover, whose blood spared the Israelites from death. In the same way, Yahusha's blood, shed for us, brings life, delivering us from the penalty of sin.
The Dove: In the purification rituals, the dove was used as a symbol of cleansing. Yahusha's sacrifice purifies us, making us holy and able to receive the Holy Spirit to dwell within us.
The Heifer: The red heifer sacrifice was used for the cleansing of defilement, especially in cases of contact with death. Yahusha, through His death, purifies us from sin and death, restoring us to purity and holiness before Yahuah.
The Sacrificial Punishment for the Adulterous Wife: According to Torah, an wife accused of adultery was subject to a unique form of judgment , as described in Numbers 5:11-31. This passage outlines the ritual for a woman suspected of adultery, where she would be brought before the priest, and a bitter water would be administered as part of the process. Yahusha took on that penalty in our place, paying the price for our unfaithfulness, allowing us to be reconciled to Yahuah. As we reflect on the story of the adulterous wife, we see that if she was guilty, her belly and thighs would swell, and she would die (Numbers 5:27). When Yahusha was crucified, we can observe that His belly and thighs swelled, fulfilling the symbolism of this penalty, showing He took on the curse of the adulterous wife upon Himself for our sake, paying the price for our unfaithfulness, allowing us to be reconciled to Yahuah.
We often think of the Exodus and the blood of the lamb on the doorposts that spared Israel from judgment. But did you know that another sacrifice is required to cleanse the temple? And where is that temple today? It’s not in a building of stone but in the body of believers who have placed their faith in Yahusha. Through His death, He made it possible for our temples to be purified, so that Yahuah’s presence could dwell within us.
The Bridegroom’s Sacrificial Love
Yahusha’s sacrifice also restores something deeper—the covenant relationship between Yahuah and His people, Israel. Scripture tells us that Israel was divorced for her unfaithfulness. According to Yahuah’s own Torah, He cannot remarry a bride who has been divorced. So how could this broken relationship be restored without Yahuah breaking His own law?
The answer is breathtakingly profound. Yahusha, who is Yahuah in the flesh, left His place in glory to take on human form, to live among us, and to die in our place. Through His death, He not only bore the curse of sin but also made a way for Israel to be reconciled to her bridegroom. His death and resurrection opened the door for Israel to become His bride once again, without violating the Torah.
Yahuah went to unfathomable lengths to demonstrate His love for Israel. He gave His very heart to win her back, to cleanse her, and to restore the covenant.
A Reminder of His Love
That sticker in the Safeway parking lot wasn’t just a coincidence. It was a reminder of the depths of His love, not only for me but for all of us who feel unworthy. No matter how many times we fail, He STILL loves us. His love isn’t conditional on our performance; it’s rooted in His character and covenant faithfulness.
If you’ve ever doubted His love, let this truth sink in: Yahusha didn’t just die for humanity as a whole; He died for you. He died for the broken, the struggling, and the unworthy. He died to cleanse His temple and to bring His bride—His people—back into a loving covenant relationship.
Watch and Reflect
I invite you to watch the video above and catch a glimpse of the depth of Yahuah’s love for His people. Let it remind you of the massive extremes He went to in order to show us that He STILL loves us. Whether you’re feeling unworthy or questioning His care, remember: His love never fails. It’s a love that restores, redeems, and reconciles. It’s a love that is faithful—yesterday, today, and forever.