2. Ephesians 1:7 In [Christ] we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace….

3. Sins of Commission = Acts that Violate God’s law

4. Sins of Commission = Action that Violate God’s law Sins of Omission = Failure to Promote God’s Glory

5. Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we earnestly repent. For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in thy will, and walk in thy ways, to the glory of thy Name. Amen.

6. FACING THE HORROR AND HELPLESSNESS The horror is real

7. FACING THE HORROR AND HELPLESSNESS The horror is real The horror exposes sin for what it really is

8. FACING THE HORROR AND HELPLESSNESS The horror is real The horror exposes sin for what it really is The horror tempts the victim to sin

9. FACING THE HORROR AND HELPLESSNESS The horror tempts the victim to sin Shame

10. FACING THE HORROR AND HELPLESSNESS The horror tempts the victim to sin ShameSeparation

11. FACING THE HORROR AND HELPLESSNESS The horror tempts the victim to sin ShameSeparationSuspicion

12. Hebrews 12:15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled….

13. FACING THE HORROR AND HELPLESSNESS The horror is real The horror exposes sin for what it really is The horror tempts the victim to sin All sin defiles

14. Leviticus 13:45-46 The leprous person who has the disease shall wear torn clothes and let the hair of his head hang loose, and he shall cover his upper lip and cry out, ‘Unclean, unclean.’ He shall remain unclean as long as he has the disease. He is unclean. He shall live alone. His dwelling shall be outside the camp.

15. Numbers 5:1-3 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Command the people of Israel that they put out of the camp everyone who is leprous or has a discharge and everyone who is unclean through contact with the dead.…that they may not defile their camp, in the midst of which I dwell.”

16. FINDING THE HOPE OF CHRIST'S CLEANSING HopeGodSavior Titus 2:14. We Worship Jesus Who Is Our:

17. 1 Corinthians 11:26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

18. FINDING THE HOPE OF CHRIST'S CLEANSING HopeGodSavior Titus 2:14. We Worship Jesus Who Is Our:

19. FINDING THE HOPE OF CHRIST'S CLEANSING to redeem us from all lawlessness Titus 2:14. Our Savior Died:

20. FINDING THE HOPE OF CHRIST'S CLEANSING to redeem us from all lawlessness to purify us as his special people Titus 2:14. Our Savior Died:

21. Matthew 8:2-3 And behold, a leper came to [Jesus] and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

22. FINDING THE HOPE OF CHRIST'S CLEANSING You belong to Christ Titus 2:14. Cleansing by Christ Means:

23. FINDING THE HOPE OF CHRIST'S CLEANSING You belong to ChristYou belong with Christ’s people Titus 2:14. Cleansing by Christ Means:

24. FINDING THE HOPE OF CHRIST'S CLEANSING You belong to ChristYou belong with Christ’s peopleYou serve Christ eagerly Titus 2:14. Cleansing by Christ Means:

25. John 15:3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.

26. 1 John 1:7, 9 … if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.… If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.