GLORIOUSLY
REDEEMED
BREAD
7 No man
can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for him-- 8 the ransom for a life is
costly, no payment is ever enough-- Psalms
49:7-8 (NIV)
28 He
redeemed my soul from going down to the pit, and I will live to enjoy the
light. Job 33:28 (NIV)
6 You
see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the
ungodly. 7 Very
rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might
possibly dare to die. 8 But
God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners,
Christ died for us. 9 Since
we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from
God's wrath through him! Romans 5:6-9
(NIV)
4 But
when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under
law, 5 to
redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. Galatians 4:4-5 (NIV)
17 Since
you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as
strangers here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things
such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed
down to you from your forefathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without
blemish or defect. 1 Peter 1:17-19 (NIV)
10 All
who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written:
"Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the
Book of the Law." 11 Clearly
no one is justified before God by the law, because, "The righteous will
live by faith." 12 The
law is not based on faith; on the contrary, "The man who does these things
will live by them." 13 Christ
redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is
written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." 14 He redeemed us in order that
the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus,
so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Galatians 3:10-14
(NIV)
11 For
the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to
ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and
godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope--the glorious
appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to
redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his
very own, eager to do what is good. Titus
2:11-14 (NIV)
BUTTER
“What if believing meant there’s no way you could stop telling the Good News because it’s more sensational than gossip that parades as news? What if shying away from the word sin so as not to offend, offends a Holy God — and what if being culturally correct leads a whole generation a wrong shy of heaven? What if breaking this addiction of talking about problems could break new ground of talking about our Provider? That we couldn’t stop sharing about how we’ve been saved, rescued, redeemed, revived?” Ann Voskamp
“It becomes every person who purposes to give himself to the
care of others, seriously to consider the four following things: First, that he must one day give an account
to the Supreme Judge of all the lives entrusted to his care. Second, that all his skill and knowledge and
energy, as they have been given him by God, so they should be exercised for His
glory and the good of mankind, and not for mere gain or ambition. Third, and
not more beautifully than truly, let him reflect that he has undertaken the
care of no mean creature; for, in order that he may estimate the value, the
greatness of the human race, the only begotten Son of God became himself a man,
and thus ennobled it with His divine dignity, and far more than this, died to
redeem it. And fourth, that the doctor
being himself a mortal human being, should be diligent and tender in relieving
his suffering patients, inasmuch as he himself must one day be a like sufferer.” Thomas Sydenham
“Living
for Jesus, a life that is true. Striving
to please Him in all that I do. Yielding
allegiance, glad hearted and free. This
is the pathway of blessing for me.
Living for Jesus Who died in my place, bearing on Calvary, my sin and
disgrace. Such love constrains me, to
answer His call, follow His leading and give Him my all. Living for Jesus, wherever I am. Doing each duty in His holy name. Willing to suffer affliction or loss. Deeming each trial a part of my cross. Living for Jesus, through earth’s little
while, my dearest treasure, the light of His smile. Seeking the lost ones, He died to
redeem. Bringing the weary to find rest
in Him.”
Thomas O. Chisholm
HEART SAVOR
·
No man
can redeem a life of another – no payment is ever enough. Christ alone.
·
While I
was yet powerless Christ died for me.
·
It is not
the Law which redeems rather Love.
