Isaiah 63 and 64 proclaim that God Himself (as we know through Jesus) saves us through the spilling of blood. His people have rebelled and grieved His Spirit. His people cry out for mercy. They have desecrated His city and He is angry. He becomes their savior in their distress. It is his presence that saved them, in His love, and in His pity, He redeemed them. Even when they continue in sin He loves them, but His anger brings punishment.

Hebrews 13 speaks of how we are to deal with one another in love. It also describes how Jesus is the High Priest but also the perfect sacrifice. The letter ends with the exhortation that we continue to offer the sacrifice of praise to God for his mercy toward us. This sacrifice is made pleasing in our good deeds toward others.