Our sin separates us from God, but on the cross, Jesus took our sin on himself and paid the consequences we should pay. “He paid a debt he did not owe, so we would not have to owe a debt we could not pay.” And He did that because of God’s love for us. You see, God is a God of love, mercy, grace and forgiveness, and He wants to forgive everyone who is willing to open your heart and trust him for forgiveness of our sin, and for transforming your life into something new.
In Isaiah 53:6, the Bible says that: We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on HIM the iniquity of us all.
See also Romans 3:23 and 6:23…
Forgiveness of all we have done wrong AND life forever with God when this life is over IS POSSIBLE – NOT because of anything we can do to earn it, but it is a free gift of grace from God to us if we will BELIEVE and TRUST HIM IN FAITH. See Romans 10:9-11…
God offers us his love and forgiveness because He loves us UNCONDITIONALLY. See Romans 5:6-11…
John 4:16-19, 28-30, 39-42: The story of a woman and the people of a town who encountered Jesus and experienced, God’s love, mercy, grace, forgiveness, and a changed life…
The Application of this to our life… How will we respond?...
Taking It Home
We encourage you to take a few minutes today and this week to process this morning’s message. These questions are designed for discussion with your family, a friend, mentor, spouse, and small group. They are also useful for self-reflection.
1. What stands out to you in these passages from the Bible? From the message?
2. What is difficult for you to understand or accept in these passages from the Bible? From the message?
3. What is God saying in these passages and through what we heard in the message about Himself? About people? About you?
4. What examples are there to follow, commands to obey, or promises to stand on from these passages in the Bible, and from what we heard in the message?
