All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like a filthy rag; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind, our iniquities sweep us away.
Isaiah 64:6 (ISV)
1. JESUS IS THE ONLY BRIDGE FOR MANKIND TO HAVE ACCESS TO GOD
But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
Romans 5:8 (NLT)
2. RECOGNIZE YOU ARE A SINNER; CONFESS YOUR SINS; REPENT AND RECEIVE JESUS IN YOUR HEART AS LORD AND SAVIOR
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 (NKJV)
3. GOD DOES NOT REJECT YOU, HE INVITES YOU TO HIMSELF TO BE WASHED CLEAN
Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Psalm 51:7 (NLT)
GOD KNOWS YOU’LL GET DIRTY AGAIN, SO KEEP
COMING TO THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE
“No,” Peter protested, “you will never ever wash my feet!” Jesus replied, “Unless I wash you, you won’t belong to me.”
John 13:8 (NIV)
4. NOTHING CAN SEPARATE YOU FROM GOD’S LOVE
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39 (NKJV)
VICTORY GROUP QUESTIONS:
1. If all of our sins are forgiven at the cross, why do you think we need to come again and again before God for cleansing? How is God’s heart revealed to you in Him washing you clean?
2. What does it mean to you when Jesus tells Peter in John 13:8 “Unless I wash you, you won’t belong to me?” In what areas of your life will you allow Jesus to wash you clean?
3. Do you still struggle to receive God’s love and forgiveness for your life? If so, why? Meditate on Romans 8:38-39.
4. Listen to the song “Clean” by Natalie Grant and reflect on this message.
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