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Introduction
Juneteenth General Order No. 3 by General Gordon Granger in Galveston, Texas (proclaiming freedom to the slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865).
Also known as Jubilee Day and Freedom Day.
But captivity—physical, emotional, and spiritual captivity is still an ever present human reality.
Estimates of 46 million people live in some form of slavery - This includes victims of forced labor, debt bondage, domestic servitude, human trafficking, child labor, forced marriage, and descent-based slavery.
About 400,000 children in foster care (US) at any given time.
Experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
Nearly 19 million Americans are addicted to drugs and alcohol.
About 100,000 will die this year (with half being opioid deaths).
10 million Americans are addicted to gambling.
40 million Americans regularly visit porn sites online.
Over 400,000 victims of sexual assault every year.
72% of Americans feel financially stressed.
About 20 million Americans have had experienced a major episode of depression.
People are wrapped up in chains of despair, emotional pain, physical exhaustion, and spiritual imprisonment.
It there any hope?
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Point 1
The Devastating Imprisonment of Humankind
Captivity, blindness, and oppression represent the social, physical, and spiritual/emotional problems that work to destroy God’s plan for humanity.
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The Rescue Mission of Jesus
The mission of Jesus is to proclaim liberty, heal the sick, and loosen the chains that bind people to hopelessness.
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The Empowered Purpose of the Church
The church’s mission is to proclaim the good news, pray for the sick, and untie those things the bind.
We are called to do what Jesus did!
Story: https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/11/us/trooper-traffic-stop-prayer-blake-cec/index.html
A story about Ashlye, her father Tony, and mother Rev.
Fannie Geddis.
[Picture] He had cancer that would ultimately cause his death on May 22.
North Carolina, March 28 (Monday afternoon) Ashlye driving her dad, Tony, who was coming home from the Hospital (Duke University Medical Center).
State trooper (North Carolina Highway Patrol), Jerat Doty
Officer Doty praying for Tony [Picture]
Conclusion
God wants people to be free - free from the bondage of sin.
Jesus is the answer the world needs fro freedom.
God created the Church to boldly and compassionately proclaim and live out the good news.
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