Restored by His Sacrifice

Lent: Restored by His Sacrifice

The fact is that the blood of bulls and goats cannot take away sins” (Heb 10:4)

  1. Restored from the guilt (_________) of _______.

Deliver me from bloodshed, O God, the God who saves me. (Ps 51:14a)
My tongue will shout for joy about your righteousness. (Ps 51:14b)
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD. My soul will celebrate because of my God, for he has clothed me in garments of salvation. With a robe of righteousness he covered me, like a bridegroom who wears a beautiful headdress like a priest, and like a bride who adorns herself with her jewelry. (Is 61:10)
21 But now, completely apart from the law, a righteousness from God has been made known. The Law and the Prophets [that is the OT] testify to it. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all and over all who believe. (Ro 3:21–22a)
About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mt 27:46)

Hell is the complete ______________ of _______ and his _________________.

When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished!” Then, bowing his head, he gave up his spirit. (Jn 19:30)
EHV Study Bible: When Jesus cried, “It is finished,” what was it that was finished? Obviously, Jesus’ suffering was now finished, but these words were not a quiet moan of relief that his agony was over. Matthew 27:50 reports that Jesus cried out with a loud voice as he gave up his spirit. This was a cry of victory. Jesus’ triumphant cry indicates that he had completed all the redeeming work he had set out to do and that all Scripture had been fulfilled (verse 28).  (show) As High Priest and Lamb of God, Jesus had completely paid the full price for all sin and for all sinners, and as a result the door to heaven was open. This was demonstrated by the event that immediately followed Jesus’ cry. The temple curtain, which showed that sinners were barred from access to the holy God, was torn in two from top to bottom (Matthew 27:51). The door to heaven was now open. (show) The Greek verb (tetelestai – “it is finished”), which is the perfect tense, indicates that the work of salvation was complete, with results that continue to eternal life. Jesus’ triumphant cry is the declaration that the debt of sin has been paid in full. The tearing of the temple veil was the receipt that the payment had been received and accepted.
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? My groaning does nothing to save me. (Ps 22:1)

  1. Restored to _______________ his ______________.

Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. (Ps 51:15)
In fact, it is God who is working in you, both to will and to work, for the sake of his good pleasure. (Php 2:13)
For you do not delight in sacrifice [זֶבַח (zě·vǎk)], or I would give it. You do not take pleasure in burnt offerings [עֹלָה (ʿō·lā(h))]. (Ps 51:16)

The [זֶבַח (zě·vǎk)] offering had several purposes:

  1. Express _________________________ (Leviticus 7:12-15)

  2. Celebrate ___________ and ______________________ with God (Exodus 24:5)

  3. Involve _________________ participation (Deuteronomy 12:6-7)

The [עֹלָה (ʿō·lā(h))] offering has several purposes: 

  1. ___________________for sin in general (Leviticus 1:4)

  2. Express total _________________ to God (Genesis 8:20)

  3. A daily offering for Israel’s _________________ relationship with God (Exodus 29:38-42)

The sacrifices God wants are a broken spirit. A broken and crushed heart, O God, you will not despise. (Ps 51:17)

Points to Ponder

  1. What is one thing that stood out for you from this week’s message?
  2. Verse 14 says, “Deliver me from bloodshed, O God.” What was David be referring to in this statement? How does this relate to our own struggles with guilt and forgiveness today?
  3. David desires to “declare your praise” after being forgiven (v15). How does experiencing God’s grace and mercy impact the way we worship and witness to others?
  4. Verse 16 states that God does not delight in sacrifice. What does this tell us about the difference between external religious rituals and a truly repentant heart?
  5. In what ways do we sometimes rely on “going through the motions” in our spiritual lives rather than bringing God a broken and crushed heart?
  6. How can we cultivate a heart that truly seeks God’s mercy rather than relying on religious duty?
  7. Psalm 51:17 says, “A broken and crushed heart you, God, will not despise.” Notice that the EHV has used a more literal translation in verse 17 with “crushed heart” instead of “contrite heart.” I think this better describes what takes place in repentance. Do you agree? What is it that crushes the heart? …

Homework: John 20