Leviticus 17:11

For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.

Jesus was sent for the atonement of our souls. He became the sacrifice for our sins by the shedding of His blood. We will be forever grateful for the love shown to us by God. We show our gratitude to God when we share the love with those in need, remembering the love offered on our behalf before we were even born.