John Wells - November 24, 2019

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 !