Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

June 5: Proverbs 30, 31; Psalm 33; Ephesians 1

Scripture: Ephesians (NIV) 1:7 In him (Jesus) we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.

Observation: In Him, not separate from him, we have the redemption based on the blood sacrifice He made on the cross. It is a payment that cannot be refused because it made to the Holy God that set it. That payment was made in the exact prescribed manner the Holy God required. That payment was made by the Very One the Holy God sent to make it. In Him (Christ) we have redemption because that payment cannot be refused!
The payment was not made grudgingly or with an arm twisted! (Who can twist God’s arm?) It is done in harmony with the abundant mercy given by the Most Gracious God our Father! What grace!

Application: The more I understand what God has done for me, the more I want to live a life that will please him!

Prayer: Lord, your forgiveness to me is in accordance with the riches of your amazing grace! Thank you! Amen

Pastor Leon

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