The Cross in the Old Testament - He Will Take Away Guilt

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Introduction:

The Cross in Leviticus (Leviticus 16:15-22):

1. What is the prophecy of the messiah's suffering?
2. How did Jesus fulfill this prophecy on the cross?

   Luke 23:39-43 - One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!" But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong." And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." And he said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise."

3. What does this prophecy mean for us?

5 Things God Said to Remind Yourself When You Are Feeling Guilty:

1. My guilt is Removed .

   Psalm 103:12 - as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.

2. My guilt is Lost .

   Micah 7:19 - You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.

3. My guilt is Pardoned .

   Romans 8:1 - There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

4. My guilt is Paid For .

   Psalm 32:2 - Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.

5. My guilt is Not Remembered .

   Jeremiah 31:34 - For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

   Isaiah 43:25 - I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Leviticus 16:7-10, 15-16, 20-22 and Luke 23:39-43

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

2. Why do you think many Christians wrestle with guilt? In what way do you personally struggle with guilt?

3. Explain the purposes of the 2 goats in the Day of Atonement sacrifice. How do they point to the work of Jesus?

4. Why is the thief on the cross a great example of how Jesus takes our guilt away?

Breakout
Pray for one another.