It was for you. By His blood we are made new. His Blood Still Speaks Today. 5 PURPOSES OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST. The blood of Jesus is powerful. It was shed for us, and it continues to speak for us today. 1 FORGIVENESS OF SINS. The blood of Jesus shed for our sins so that we could be forgiven. Ephesians 1:7 “In Him we have redemption through Hi