RESPOND | Sacrifice (Ep 2)

We are to respond to the gospel with generosity, living a life of sacrifice. We must combat the idea that sacrifice is some foreign, outdated, barbaric Biblical ritual, and look to Christ as the example of the ultimate sacrifice. His generosity extended to the point of giving up His life for those He loves, and we are called to follow Him.

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SHOW NOTES

 

Scriptures:

“Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.” (Hebrews 9:22)

 

“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” (Hebrews 13:15-16)

 

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” (Romans 12:1)

 

“And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:2)

 

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver..” (2 Corinthians 9:7) 

 

“For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” (Psalm 51:16-17)

 

“You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:11)

 

“But the king said to Araunah, ‘No, but I will buy it from you for a price. I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God that cost me nothing.’ So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.” (2 Samuel 24:24)

Quotes:

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." (Jim Elliot)

 

“I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare.” (C.S. Lewis)

 

Articles:

The Sacrifice of Praise 

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