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Jesus & Gospel · Intermediate · ABOUT 160 MINUTES

The Cross and Atonement

Explore why Jesus died: sacrifice, reconciliation, substitution, victory, forgiveness, and the love of God

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LESSON 1

Christ Died for Our Sins

Primary passage: 1 Corinthians 15:3

Start with 1 Corinthians 15:3. This lesson focuses on christ died for our sins within the larger study ‘The Cross and Atonement.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextPeople: Jesus Christ
LESSON 2

Reconciled to God

Primary passage: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Start with 2 Corinthians 5:19. This lesson focuses on reconciled to god within the larger study ‘The Cross and Atonement.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextPeople: God, Jesus Christ
LESSON 3

The Servant Bears Sin

Primary passage: Isaiah 53:5

Start with Isaiah 53:5. This lesson focuses on the servant bears sin within the larger study ‘The Cross and Atonement.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextEvents: Prophecies of Isaiah
LESSON 4

The Cross Defeats Hostile Powers

Primary passage: Colossians 2:15

Start with Colossians 2:15. This lesson focuses on the cross defeats hostile powers within the larger study ‘The Cross and Atonement.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

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