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The blessing of redemption

Ephesians 1:7-8

"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight" (ESV)

freedom

1. the great story of redemption

Psalm 77Your way, O God, is holy.
What god is great like our God?
You are the God who works wonders;
you have made known your might among the peoples.
You with your arm redeemed your people,
the children of Jacob and Joseph.
Psalm 77:13-15(ESV)

Psalm 130O Israel, hope in the LORD!
For with the LORD there is steadfast love,
and with him is plentiful redemption.
And he will redeem Israel
from all his iniquities.
Psalm 130:7,8(ESV)

2. the greatest story of redemption

slaves to sin

John 8:34 Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin."
John 8:34(ESV)

free indeed

John 8:35-36The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
John 8:35,36(ESV)

Mark 10:45For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Mark 10:45(ESV)

1 Peter 1:18-19...knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
1 Peter 1:18,19(ESV)

3.counting the blessing

(For further reading & reflection Romans 6,8; Titus 2)