Two Parts

Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
January 24, 2024: SOAP #5165: Exodus 9-11; Luke 24

SCRIPTURE:  Luke (NIV) 24:46 He [Jesus] told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things.

OBSERVATION:  This is the resurrected Jesus meeting with His followers for the last time before returning to heaven.  Jesus was saying, “This is what just happened (Christ suffered and rose from the dead), and this is what is to happen now.” 

I hear Jesus saying, “I did my part, now it is for you to do your part!”  “I suffered and rose from the dead, now you preach repentance and forgiveness of sins through Him to all nations.” 

APPLICATION:  It is a message with two parts.  The first part, repentance, is what we do.  The second part, forgiveness, is what He does.  The two parts hold equal force or weight.  As surely as man repents is as surely as God is to forgive!!!   (Note: 1John 1:9) 

Both parts of the message are to be preached to all nations.  All nations need to hear the part about repentance, and all nations need to hear the part about forgiveness! 

PRAYER:  Lord, I acknowledge that I have sinned.  I repent.  I turn from my sins.  It was for my sins you died on the cross.  I humbly receive your forgiveness. You died for me; I will live for you.  Make my heart your home.  Help me do what honors you, for it is in your Name, the Name of Jesus, I pray.  Amen

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