Redeemer

REDEEMER

Second of twelve devotions in Advent Parallel Bible Study series

Isaiah 59:20, Galatians 4:4-5

Galatians 4:4-5:  “But when the time had finally come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.”

          The word “Advent” means beginning or start.  Jesus started a new covenant (Luke 22:20).  (We don’t have to live under the law anymore).  The first sin in the Garden of Eden proved that people cannot successfully live under the law (Genesis 3).  So, God planned for a redeemer to save people from their sins.  Isaiah 59:20 prophesized, “The redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who repent of their sins.”

          Many people don’t fully appreciate living in the new covenant.  Check out just a few benefits that faith in our Redeemer Jesus brings: We have the treasures of wisdom and knowledge in Christ (Colossians 2:2-3).  Faith in Christ brings healing.  Because 1 Peter 2:24 says, “by His stripes, [wounds, blood] we are healed.”  We’re the righteousness of God in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21).  

          What will we eat?  What will we wear?  Are these not what unbelievers in the world chase after?  Believers have no need to worry about such things.  Jesus said in Matthew 6:33, “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”  Life really can be that simple.  Romans 14:17 says, “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”

          So, Jesus offers His followers the Holy Spirit:  “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him because it neither sees him nor knows him.  But you will know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.” (John 14:16-17).

          The last three paragraphs list many guarantees followers of Jesus have.  Living in peace and joy is priceless!

Take Home Nugget

                                                                      How more wise would you need when you have the knowledge and wisdom of Christ?  Believe that you are healed by faith through Jesus’ stripes.  Repeat that daily.  Take whatever meds your doctor prescribes, and thank God for

your healing. 

          You are the righteousness of God in Christ.  Yes, you are—if you believe in Jesus.  The Holy Spirit lives within you.  Trust God when Jesus said that the Holy Spirit gives believers righteousness, peace and joy.  You’re living the kingdom of God already while on earth!  

Thank You, heavenly Father, for making it simple to live with Your kingdom while still on earth!

J.D. Griffith

Clickhere for an Interactive-Online-Lesson for Redeemer

A personal, private lesson experience with our staff

Written for www.Biblestudyforkids.com

ForFREE Online Bible Study Resources click here.