More than sacrifice

 Haiku responding to 1 Pt 1:17-23

Parent God judges

all according to their deeds;

live accordingly.

Ransom metaphor.

Not all that helpful today;

to whom was it paid?

Sacrifices made

for sin. An ancient concept;

do we still need it?

More than sacrifice,

Jesus' bloody death speaks love,

costly and giving.

Before ev'rything,

God's plan for us was life, full

and true, through Jesus

Through him we trust God

who raised Jesus from the dead,

and find faith and hope.

Obeying the truth

our souls have been purified;

and we're joined in love.

© Ken Rookes 2026