It strikes me that the words "poured out for you" sound like a libation offering. Throughout history the Jews had poured out water or wine as an offering to God. Now Jesus uses the same terms for his sacrifice; his own blood would serve as a libation offering.
It also makes me think of the sacrifices given to sanctify the tabernacle and begin worship there. Over one hundred animals were sacrificed that day. The ground around the area would have been purple with blood. I can imagine the area squishing under the steps of the priests as they walked on it. The blood had been "poured out".
Who am I poured out for today? I wonder if God looks at my life as a libation offering that soaks everything I do in my giving to him?
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