1. Vivid Contrasts in Our Relationship with Jesus
1 Peter 2:24-25

2. Vivid Contrasts Jesus Had No Sins, But He Took My Sins
Cf. Isaiah 53:6b, 10a
He “committed no sin,” but He “suffered for us” (2:21-22)
Jesus is my atoning sacrifice, dying in my behalf, taking my sins
Jesus Bore My Sins, So I Could Be Separated from Sins
Cf. Isaiah 53:8b, 11b, 12b
Jesus is my vicarious sacrifice, dying in my stead, taking the punishment of my sins (cf. Matt. 20:28; 1 Tim. 2:6; Heb. 9:26-28)

3. Vivid Contrasts
Jesus Died on a Tree for Me, So I Could Live My Life for Him
Cf. Isaiah 53:10-12
Jesus was “murdered by hanging on a tree” (Acts 5:30; 10:39) and bore the “curse” associated with crucifixion (Gal. 3:13)
He died so that I could live a life of service to Him (Gal. 2:20)
Jesus Was Brutally Beaten, So I Could Be Spiritually Healed
Cf. Isaiah 53:5
Jesus “suffered” (2:21, 23) to heal/save our sin-sick souls (Heb. 5:8-9; 13:12)

4. Vivid Contrasts
Jesus Eagerly Takes Me Back, Even When I Have Strayed Away
Cf. Isaiah 53:6a
Jesus is our Good Shepherd to whom we may be converted and return – He feeds, guides, guards and directs us (John 10:1-18)

5. Being Healed By the Blood of Jesus
Believe Jesus is God’s Son – Mark 16:16
Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 2:38
Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10
Be immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27
God will wash away all of your sins – Acts 22:16
God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47
God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23
Walk faithfully with the Lord – 1 John 1:7