John Wells - November 24, 2019 - a podcast by NBC Podium

The Cleansing of a Leper read Mark 1:40
Leprosy is a picture of sin
Many people in the ancient world were affected by leprosy
A disease deep inside, spreads, decay and it was a slow death
A leper was a social out cast , dressed in clothes of mourning, cried unclean
Leprosy caused eventual death and separation

A perfect example of everyone who comes to know Jesus Christ

“ LORD if you are willing You can make me clean ! ”
Jesus is MOVED with COMPASSION …put forth His hand …touched him “ I WILL”
LORDSHIP – “ Lord “
Repentance – “ beseeching, ….please make me clean “ – hated his condition
Faith – he said, “ YOU CAN …”I know you can make me clean …He BELIEVED
Surrender to God

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF WHAT YOUR GREATEST NEED IS ?
Clean heart / Clear Conscience / Rest in your soul / knowing you are Loved by God
GOD IS ABLE TO OFFER THAT TO EVERYONE WHO COMES TO HIM (John 6:35)
Cleansing from Sin
1. Understanding Cleansing – Read John 13:3-8
2. Experiencing Cleansing – I John 1: 8, 7, 8,9
Why do I need cleansing ? The Curse of Sin Mark 7:15, 20-21
Who can cleanse me ? The Coming of Christ Heb 1: 3 “ God spoke by his Son”
How does it happen ? The Conversion of the Soul Titus 3:3-5 “ washing of regeneration”
Understanding Cleansing – Read John 13:3-8 – deep spiritual imagery
Eternal love - “ loved them unto the end
Stooping down in grace - “ He lay aside his outer garment
Became the servant who washed their feet – “ washing the filth from his disciples”
Complete cleansing – “ he that is washed is entirely clean…save to wash his feet”
Cleansing from Sin
Experiencing Cleansing – I John 1: 8, 7, 8,9
Experiencing Cleansing – I John 1:7-9
Realizing our weakness – “ If we say we have no sin …we deceive ourselves
Walking in the light – “ If we walk in the light ….we have fellowship one with another”
Humility in confession - “ If we confess our sins …He is faithful to forgive us
and will CLEANSE US FROM ALL UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
After we have confessed our sins ….we need to accept His forgiveness by faith … HE PROMISED !
Romans 7 Experience “ Oh wretched man that I am …. Who shall deliver me
VICTORY IN JESUS !

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