“Jesus Cleanses Me”
Leviticus 16
Sermon Series: “The Cross”
Introduction: Is your identity rooted in what you have done (which produces pride or guilt), what has been done to you (victim), or what Jesus has done for you (freedom)? This is a crucial issue because we live out of our identities. Our identity produces our activity. There is a pattern regarding sin in our lives (see Genesis 2:24-3:21):
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However, the great news is that we have a God who loves us, is pursuing us, and is working on our behalf.
Main Idea: In His substitutionary sacrifice on the cross, Jesus not only satisfies the wrath of God (propitiation), but He also forgives and cleanses us from all sin (expiation). [This idea is based on the two goats in Leviticus 16 but see also John 1:29, Hebrews 9:23-28, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 1:18, Jeremiah 33:8, Psalm 103:12.]
Applications Of The Doctrine Of Expiation
- This means we can trust Jesus and be cleansed of all sin.
- This means that we do not have to live as victims who are defined by our past.
- This means that we do not have to justify ourselves and be prideful or condemn ourselves and be guilty.
- This means that we do not have to hide and live in shame.
- This means we can live in freedom with a humble boldness.
- This means we can see ourselves as clean and live that way through the power of Jesus in us.
