Freedom: The Atonement of God and our Freedom

Freedom: The Atonement of God and our Freedom

Leviticus 16

6-7-20

Atonement - Sinful people made at-one-with God through the covering of Jesus Christ.  

I. The Holiness of God. (Leviticus 16:1-6)

Mark 1:24 – “The demons said ‘What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.’”

Luke 5:8 – “But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, ‘Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.’”

 Leviticus 11:45 – “…therefore be holy, for I am holy.”

 II. The Substitute for Our Sin. (Leviticus 16:14-17)

John 1:14 – “…the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

John 1:29 – “…John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’”

Matthew 27:50-51 – “Jesus cried out…and yielded up His spirit…the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom…”

 III. The Benefits of the Atonement. (Leviticus 16:20-22) 

1. Complete Forgiveness. (Leviticus 16:21)

 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.”

Mark 10:45 – “The Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

1 John 4:10 – “This is love…(He is) the propitiation for our sins.” 

Romans 5:9-10 – “…we have now been justified by his blood…we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son… and shall we be saved by his life.”

2. Complete in Christ. (Leviticus 16:14)

Colossians 2:10 – “And you are full (complete) in Him, who is the head of all rule and authority.”

3. Complete Freedom. 

Strongholds - Ingrained sinful attitudes that move our affections toward idols and produce repeated foolish actions.

 Luke 22:19-20 – “Jesus said, ‘This is my body which is given for you…and this cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.’”

Monthly Transformation Verse: Romans 1:16 - “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…”

Weekly Transformation Verse: 1 Peter 2:24 – “He Himself bore our sins in His body in a tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed.”

Weekly Reading Plan: Leviticus 16-17; Psalm 36; 1 Corinthians 8

Going Deeper This Week

1. Do you ever feel overwhelmed in approaching God in prayer or worship? Explain. Do you think this is good or bad?
2. Describe your typical approach to God when you enter a quiet time with Him.
3. How does the Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16 help you understand the completeness of God’s forgiveness of your sin?
4. Review the results of the Atonement from Sunday. What excites you? What is difficult to believe or live? What do you pray for concerning others?
5. Read Isaiah 53:4-11. Review the reasons Jesus died as our substitute. Use this as a prayer.