Grace & Truth: Cycle of Sin and Redemption
Pastor Steve Poole
THEME – The book of Judges has a clear pattern of peace, sin, oppression, repentance and deliverance.
TEXT – Judges 2:10-19
1. Sin is not just what we do, it is a power that enslaves us.
- Romans 3:23
- Romans 3:24-25
- Romans 6:6-7
2. Jesus mortifies our sin on the cross and has set us free from sin.
- Jesus’ deliverance is “…an act of holy, vicious violence by which Christ wrenches his people out of the clammy clutches of the prince of darkness.” Focus on the Bible Commentary
- Psalm 106:37-38
3. God’s love is demonstrated both in His jealous anger and outrageous mercy.
NEXT STEPS
- Believe in Jesus as your Savior, Deliverer and King.
- Offer ALL of yourself to God.
- Confront the lies of our culture so that we can remain holy.
LENTEN JOURNEY – WEEK 4
“Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” ~ James 4:8
The seven weeks leading up to Easter is Lent. It is a season of confession, renewal, and praise. Use this prayer guide as a tool to help you draw near to God in this season. Meditate on the verse and then pray as prompted.
CONFESSION:
I am alive with Christ. Ephesians 2:5
I am free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:2
RENEWAL
But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy. 1 Peter 1:15-16
PRAISE
Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. Isaiah 25:1
