The Cross in the Old Testament - He Will Make Many Righteous

Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North Sermons - Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North

Introduction:

Jeremiah 17:9 - The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?

The Cross in Isaiah (Isaiah 53):

1. What is the prophecy of the messiah's suffering?
2. How did Jesus fulfill this prophecy on the cross?

   2 Corinthians 5:21 - For our sake he (God) made him (Jesus) to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him (Jesus) we might become the righteousness of God.

3. What does this prophecy mean for us?

   Philippians 3:3-6 - For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.

5 Things People Think Make Them Righteous - That Don't: (Philippians 3:5-6)

1. Ceremony (Phil 3:5)
2. Heritage (Phil 3:5)
3. Understanding the facts (Phil 3:5)
4. Motives (Phil 3:6)
5. Perfect Record (Phil 3:6)

   Philippians 3:7-9 - But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith

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Small Group Discussion
Read Isaiah 53:11, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 3:3-9

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

2. What truth from Scripture amazes you the most, personally? What’s so amazing about Isaiah 53:11 saying he will make many to be accounted righteous?

3. Why do you think people have a hard time believing that righteousness comes only from Jesus? Why do you think so many people insist that there is something WE must do to make God accept us?

4. Look at the list of 5 Things People Think Make Them Righteous - That Don’t (from Philippians 3:3-6). Which of these have been the biggest temptation for you to trust instead of / in addition to Christ?

5. How would you respond to someone who says “It doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you’re sincere.”

Breakout
Pray for one another.