Christ's Sacrifice: Unity and Redemption for All

Devotional

Day 1: The Certainty of Christ's Redemption

Christ's sacrifice was a definitive act, ensuring the redemption of a diverse people from every nation. This act was not a mere possibility but a guaranteed purchase, highlighting the certainty and effectiveness of His redemptive work. The blood of Christ is powerful and effective, breaking down barriers and uniting believers as one body in Christ. This assurance of redemption calls us to live with confidence in the promise of being gathered into His kingdom. [04:32]

Ephesians 1:13-14 (ESV): "In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory."

Reflection: How does the certainty of Christ's redemption influence the way you live your daily life? What steps can you take to live more confidently in this assurance today?

Day 2: Unity Beyond Ethnic Barriers

The blood of Christ breaks down ethnic pride and fear, uniting believers from diverse backgrounds into one body. This unity in Christ transcends all human divisions, offering a powerful testimony of the Gospel's inclusivity. As believers, we are called to embrace this unity and reflect it in our interactions with others, demonstrating the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice. [10:16]

Galatians 3:28 (ESV): "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."

Reflection: Is there someone from a different background or culture you can reach out to today to demonstrate the unity we have in Christ? How can you actively work to break down barriers in your own community?

Day 3: True Worth in Christ Alone

Paul's teachings in Philippians 3 challenge the notion of ethnic and religious superiority, emphasizing that true worth is found in Christ alone. Our achievements and backgrounds are meaningless without Him. This realization calls us to reevaluate where we place our value and to find our identity in Christ's sacrifice rather than in worldly credentials. [07:04]

Jeremiah 9:23-24 (ESV): "Thus says the Lord: 'Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.'"

Reflection: What are some areas in your life where you find yourself seeking worth outside of Christ? How can you shift your focus to find your true identity in Him today?

Day 4: The Call to Proclaim the Gospel

We are called to proclaim the message of the Shepherd, knowing that His sheep will hear His voice and follow Him. This is a call to reach every tribe, tongue, and nation with the Gospel, trusting in the power of Christ's sacrifice. As believers, we are entrusted with the responsibility to share this message of hope and reconciliation with the world. [06:19]

2 Corinthians 5:18-20 (ESV): "All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us."

Reflection: Who is one person in your life that you can share the Gospel with this week? What steps can you take to initiate that conversation and trust in the power of Christ's message?

Day 5: The Transformative Power of Christ's Sacrifice

The blood of Christ offers hope and reconciliation, shattering the chains of ethnic superiority and inferiority. Our value is not determined by our background but by our relationship with Christ, reminding us of the transformative power of His sacrifice. This transformation calls us to live as new creations, reflecting His love and grace to those around us. [10:46]

Colossians 3:10-11 (ESV): "And have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all."

Reflection: In what ways can you allow the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice to change how you view yourself and others? How can you actively live out this transformation in your daily interactions?

Sermon Summary

In this message, we explore the profound truth of Christ's sacrificial act and its implications for humanity. Jesus, the Lamb of God, purchased a diverse people from every tribe, tongue, and nation through His blood. This act of redemption is not a mere possibility but a definitive purchase, ensuring that those He has chosen will be gathered into His kingdom. The blood of Christ is powerful and effective, breaking down barriers of ethnic pride and fear, and uniting believers as one body in Christ. This is a call to evangelism, as we are sent to proclaim the message of the Shepherd, knowing that His sheep will hear His voice and follow Him.

The message also delves into the Apostle Paul's teachings in Philippians 3, where he challenges the notion of ethnic and religious superiority. Paul, once a Pharisee with impeccable credentials, realized that all his achievements were worthless without Christ. This realization underscores the futility of relying on ethnic or religious pedigree for salvation. Instead, it is through Christ's sacrifice that we find true worth and identity.

The blood of Christ transcends all human divisions, offering hope and reconciliation to all. It shatters the chains of ethnic superiority and inferiority, reminding us that our value is not determined by our background but by our relationship with Christ. This message is a powerful reminder of the inclusivity of the Gospel and the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice.

Key Takeaways

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2. Breaking Down Ethnic Barriers: The blood of Christ breaks down ethnic pride and fear, uniting believers from diverse backgrounds into one body. This unity in Christ transcends all human divisions, offering a powerful testimony of the Gospel's inclusivity.

3. The Futility of Ethnic and Religious Superiority: Paul's teachings in Philippians 3 challenge the notion of ethnic and religious superiority, emphasizing that true worth is found in Christ alone. Our achievements and backgrounds are meaningless without Him.

4. The Call to Evangelism: We are called to proclaim the message of the Shepherd, knowing that His sheep will hear His voice and follow Him. This is a call to reach every tribe, tongue, and nation with the Gospel, trusting in the power of Christ's sacrifice.

5. The Transformative Power of Christ's Sacrifice: The blood of Christ offers hope and reconciliation, shattering the chains of ethnic superiority and inferiority. Our value is not determined by our background but by our relationship with Christ, reminding us of the transformative power of His sacrifice.

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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[00:14] - The Lamb's Purchase
[00:41] - Evangelism and Gathering
[01:03] - A Kingdom from Every Nation
[01:22] - Jesus' Sacrificial Gathering
[01:50] - Care for the Church
[02:10] - The New Covenant in His Blood
[02:40] - Ezekiel's Prophecy Fulfilled
[03:12] - A New Heart and Spirit
[03:40] - Chosen Before Creation
[04:03] - The Certainty of Redemption
[05:03] - Who Are the Redeemed?
[05:24] - A Global Redemption
[06:19] - The Call to Proclaim
[06:40] - Philippians 3: A New Perspective
[07:04] - The Futility of Pedigree
[08:51] - Christ's Global Purchase
[09:47] - Overcoming Ethnic Pride and Fear
[10:46] - The Power of Christ's Blood

Bible Study Guide

### Bible Study Discussion Guide

#### Bible Reading

John 10:15-16 - "I lay down my life for the sheep. And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice."
Philippians 3:4-7 - "If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ."
Revelation 5:9 - "And they sang a new song, saying, 'Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.'"

#### Observation Questions

What does John 10:15-16 reveal about Jesus' mission and the scope of His sacrifice? How does this relate to the concept of evangelism mentioned in the sermon? [00:41]
In Philippians 3:4-7, what credentials does Paul list, and why does he consider them worthless without Christ? [07:04]
According to Revelation 5:9, what is the significance of Christ's blood in terms of the diversity of the people He ransomed? [09:47]
How does the sermon describe the effectiveness of Christ's blood in overcoming ethnic pride and fear? [10:16]

#### Interpretation Questions

How does the idea of Jesus having "other sheep" in John 10:15-16 challenge traditional views of religious exclusivity? What implications does this have for modern evangelism? [00:41]
In Philippians 3, Paul dismisses his ethnic and religious credentials. What does this suggest about the nature of true worth and identity in Christ? [07:04]
Revelation 5:9 speaks of a global redemption. How does this passage address issues of ethnic superiority and inferiority? [09:47]
The sermon mentions the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice. How does this transformation manifest in the lives of believers, according to the sermon? [10:46]

#### Application Questions

Reflect on your own life: Are there any ethnic or cultural barriers that you need to overcome to fully embrace the unity in Christ? How can you take steps to break down these barriers this week? [10:16]
Paul considered his achievements as loss for the sake of Christ. What personal achievements or credentials might you be holding onto that could be hindering your relationship with Christ? [07:04]
The sermon calls us to evangelism, trusting that Christ's sheep will hear His voice. Identify one person in your life who might be open to hearing the Gospel. How can you share the message of Christ with them this week? [06:19]
How can you actively participate in creating a more inclusive community within your church that reflects the diversity of God's kingdom? [09:47]
The sermon emphasizes the certainty of Christ's redemptive work. How does this assurance impact your daily life and faith journey? [04:32]
Consider the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice in your life. What specific area of your life needs transformation, and how can you invite Christ into that process? [10:46]
How can you cultivate a deeper understanding of your identity in Christ, beyond ethnic or cultural backgrounds, in your daily walk with God? [07:04]

Sermon Clips

The lamb purchased a people scattered among the nation's he purchased two people from the nation's he bought them from the nation's he paid for them out of the nations of the world this is what John was showing us in John 10 15 to 16 when he quoted Jesus like this mrs. John 10 15 I lay down my life for the Sheep and I have other sheep that are not of this fold I must bring them also they will listen to my voice that's why any evangelism succeeds so by his blood he purchases a people his sheep and he gathers them by means of missionaries and witnesses who speak the words of the Shepherd and the Sheep hear the voice of the Shepherd and they follow him and he gathers them from every tribe and tongue and people and nation and they are his kingdom [00:01:23]

Jesus will die together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad keep on preaching Paul don't be afraid I have a people in this city X 1810 Jesus will die together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad he taught Paul meant when he said to the Ephesian elders care for the Church of God which he obtained with his own blood that's what he meant when he said in Ephesians 5:25 husband's love your wives like this Christ loved the church and gave himself for her don't love every woman like you love you why and it's what Jesus meant when he said at the Last Supper this cup is poured out for you as the New Covenant in my blood [00:77:47]

I'll read to you this is ezekiel 36:26 and 27 I will give you a new heart and I will put a new spirit within you and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh and I will put my spirit within you and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules in other words the blood of the new covenant the blood of the Lamb purchased a people who by the blood are kept from worshiping the Beast their names are in a book before the foundation of the world revelation 13:8 there are chosen people by grace before the creation of the world Ephesians 1:4 and those whom he chose he purchased and those whom he purchased he called and those whom he called he delivered from the heart of idolatry and those whom he delivered and gave a new heart he justified and those of me justified he glorified [00:172:75]

The purchase of the blood of Christ is a real purchase not a possible purchase it's a real purchase he obtained forever what he paid for he will have it the lamb will have the reward of his suffering it is sure it is done that's the first thing to say about the question who who are these people for whom he died or whom he purchased they are the people in the book of life chosen before the foundation of the world the church the bride the sheep the children all believers second here's the second thing to say which is why I was assigned this text and given the title I was it says that these people for whom he paid this price and did this liberation come from every tribe and language and people and nation [00:276:59]

When Paul wrote Philippians 3 he was trying to help a certain group of opponents realize that their vaunted boast in their ethnic and religious pedigrees were useless without Jesus here's what he says this is verses 4 to 6 of Philippians 3 if anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh I have more circumcised on the eighth day of the people of Israel of the tribe of benjamin a hebrew of hebrews as to the law a Pharisee as to zeal a persecutor to the church as to righteousness under the law blameless hmm historic people Israel honoured tribe Benjamin cultural linguistic ethnic elite hebrew of hebrews highest religious exclusivity Pharisees all of them honoured all of them esteemed all of them historically then rated and in relation to God all of them precious beautiful and yet all of them worthless where Christ is missing [00:411:50]

All over the world all over the world people feel superior in their tribe their people their language their ethnicity or all over the world people feel inferior in their tribe their people their language their ethnicity their sense of ethnic superiority makes them feel more worthy of God's favour or their sense of ethnic inferiority makes them feel less worthy of God's favor and into that universal pride and fear or pride and shame revelation 5:9 says the Lamb of God by his blood infallibly purchased a people a single people from all of them all of them the effectiveness of his blood purchase can't be stopped by ethnic pride or ethnic fear he has conquered by his blood he will have what he purchased his blood will break the back of all ethnic pride his blood will overcome ethnic fear the blood will shatter tribal superiority and the blood will surprise tribal inferiority the blood will bring down linguistic snobbery and give hope to linguistic shame [00:536:81]

In other words revelation 5:9 by your blood you ransom people for God from every tribe every language every people every nation tells us not only the multi-ethnic global reach of Christ and his purchase it also points to the kinds of obstacles ethnic pride at the fear that cannot defeat the achievement of the blood the price is paid the people are purchased no ethnic boast no ethnic embarrassment can change the achievement of the blood he will have his reward from every people [00:665:98]

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