Freedom
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FREEDOM
II CORINTHIANS 3:12-18
II Corinthians 3:12-18 Since this new way gives us such confidence, we can be very bold. 13 We are not like Moses, who put a veil over his face so the people of Israel would not see the glory, even though it was destined to fade away. 14 But the people’s minds were hardened, and to this day whenever the old covenant is being read, the same veil covers their minds so they cannot understand the truth. And this veil can be removed only by believing in Christ. 15 Yes, even today when they read Moses’ writings, their hearts are covered with that veil, and they do not understand. 16 But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.17 For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord who is the Spirit makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.
Introduction – To avoid interference from Governor Dunmore, the Second Virginia Convention met March 20, 1775, at Richmond in what is now called St. John's Church instead of the Capitol in Williamsburg. Delegate Patrick Henry presented resolutions to raise and establish a militia, and to put Virginia in a posture of defense. Henry's opponents urged caution and patience until the crown replied to Congress' latest petition for reconciliation.
On the 23rd, Henry presented a proposal to organize a volunteer company of cavalry or infantry in every Virginia county. By custom, Henry addressed himself to the Convention's president, Peyton Randolph of Williamsburg. Henry's words were not transcribed, but no one who heard them forgot their eloquence, or Henry's closing words:
GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH
As we are gathered here in this room today, there are millions of people around the globe and some in our own back yard that are held captive and are in the need of freedom. However, the freedom that I am talking about today is not a political freedom, it is not economic freedom, it is not a physical freedom, or even a social freedom. The freedom they area in need of is a SPIRITUAL freedom.
1. If the Son sets you free
a. We were on the auction block of Hell
b. But Jesus gave His life
i. It was part Jesus mission to come to Earth and proclaim freedom to humanity
1. In Luke 4:18-19 Jesus echoed the word of the prophet Isaiah when He said
2. Luke 4:18-19 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, 19 and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.
ii. In these two verses Jesus declared freedom five times
1. Good news to the poor
a. If you are poor, good news is freedom
2. Captives are released
3. The blind to see
4. The oppressed set free
5. The year of the Lord’s favor
a. God’s favor is freeing
iii. There are two parts of this verse that we need to take a closer look at
1. Captives released
2. The oppress set free
iv. Jesus is looking for that that will allow Him to set them free from their earthly bondage
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c. We are free in Him
2. The bondage of Satan
a. Strongholds that bind
b. Society that binds
c. Sins that bind
d. Self that binds
3. Six things to do if we want to live in freedom.
a. If we want to live in freedom, we will not be overcome by evil, but we will overcome evil with good
b. If we want to live in freedom, we will not pick up the offence of others
c. If we want to live in freedom, we will live a surrendered life to Christ
d. If we want to live in freedom, we will strive to grow and mature in our relationship with Jesus
e. If we want to live in freedom, we will