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The sins of the wicked are a trap. They get caught in the net of their own sin. (Proverbs 5:22) (GNT)
Jesus replied, “I assure you that everyone who sins is a slave of sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free.” (John 8:34-36) (NLT)
-Luke 4:18-19
Q1: WHAT HAPPENED? A: ________
LUO = to loosen, to untie, to unbind, to set free
-John 11:44, Luke 1:64
Q2: HOW DID IT HAPPEN? A: ___________________
LUTRON = the means by which something or someone is set free
I will sing of my Redeemer, And His wondrous love for me…On the cruel cross He suffered, From the curse to set me free.
Sing, O sing, of my Redeemer, With His blood He purchased me, On the cross He sealed my pardon, Paid the debt and made me free!
Q: What does is mean to “redeem” something?
1. to rescue or deliver from ______________
2. to regain possession of by _________________
-Colossians 1:9-14
-I Peter 1:13-19
Q3: WHO MADE IT HAPPEN? A: __________________
LUTROTES- the one who pays the ransom or price of redemption
In Him (Jesus) we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins… (Ephesians 1:7a)
-Revelation 5:9
Digging Deeper
Q1: Have you ever been in a situation where you felt trapped or unable to escape? How did you feel? How about when you were set free?
Q2: Study Exodus 23:31-33. God’s people were warned not to be ensnared by the culture around them? What societal “snares” are Christians sometimes getting caught in today?
Q3: Read Ephesians 2:1-9. What do these verse teach you about both bondage and freedom?
Q4: Is there one specific area of your walk with Jesus where you have transitioned from bondage to freedom? If so, describe.
Q5: Study Colossians 1:13-14. What are some of the attributes of the dominion of darkness? How about the kingdom of light? Which one stands out as most important to you? Why?
Q6: In what sense did God “buy us back”?
Take some time to watch/listen to the YouTube video by
Andrew Peterson- IS HE WORTHY?