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The sermon explores Leviticus 16 to illustrate the Day of Atonement, contrasting the temporary ritual of the scapegoat with the permanent work of Christ. It argues that physical death is merely a symptom of the root disease of sin, which renders humanity morally unfit for God's presence. The text details how the high priest transferred the people's iniquities onto a live goat, symbolizing the removal of guilt to a remote place. This Old Testament shadow finds its fulfillment in Jesus, who serves as both the perfect sacrifice and the ultimate Sin Bearer who carries away sin forever. Believers are urged to cease striving for self-justification and instead cast all their failures onto Christ, finding complete relief and security in His finished work.

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This sermon examines the confrontation between Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 42 and 43, highlighting how God orchestrates events to fulfill Joseph's dreams and expose his siblings' past sin. The preacher emphasizes that while the brothers believed they had escaped consequences for selling Joseph into slavery, their growing guilt and fear reveal God's sovereign oversight of history. Key moments include Joseph testing his brothers by demanding Benjamin and returning their money, which intensifies their conviction regarding their brother's anguish. The narrative demonstrates that human wickedness cannot thwart divine purpose, as Joseph uses his position to bring his family to a point of reckoning and eventual restoration. Ultimately, the passage serves as a pastoral reminder that God sees all actions and will ultimately bring truth to light for judgment or redemption.

When God first began to use us as one of His children He gives us what we need, that is the gift of His Holy Spirit, which is the Righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Jesus told His disciples to tarry at Galilee till they be endued with power from on high (Luke 24:49). It was clothing them in His Righteousness, putting on Christ, as we see we must then put off our own righteousness, which is as filthy-rags.

We are studying where Cornelius was told to send for Peter as we know He was a devout man, who worshipped God, prayed and gave Alms. but He was as yet not born against or introduced to the Gospel whereby Faith comes by hearing the Word Preached. He had to be born again, so he could start the regeneration process of looking to his good works and deeds to looking at Jesus the object of our faith.

The sermon examines Genesis 44, focusing on the climax of Joseph's interaction with his brothers and Judah's pivotal offer to take Benjamin's place. It highlights the shift in the brothers' behavior from their past betrayal to a genuine acknowledgment of guilt and willingness to suffer for another. The preacher contrasts false peace with true repentance, emphasizing that God pursues sinners until they face their accountability. Judah's self-sacrifice is presented as a foreshadowing of Christ, who acts as the ultimate substitute for humanity. The message underscores that divine grace transforms hardened hearts, leading to genuine reconciliation and redemption.

Continuation of the series in Romans, this time focusing on the subject of "Human Responsibility" as described in Romans 9:30—10:13. Here, Paul shows that divine sovereignty (Rev. Jee's sermon last week) and the guilt of human willfulness are two aspects of reality. Salvation based on one's own self-righteousness is futile. Salvation is achieved only by divine grace and our receiving and resting upon Jesus and his righteousness, credited to us through faith.

Pastor Andrew contrasts the persistent burden of worldly guilt with the biblical solution found in the story of Barabbas and Jesus. It highlights how Christ stood as an innocent king to take the place of the guilty, enduring the penalty we deserved to bring true atonement and peace. Believers are encouraged to stop carrying their own guilt and walk in the absolute freedom and righteousness purchased through Christ's sacrifice.

This sermon defends the canonical authority of the Pericope Adultera while exploring its profound theological implications regarding divine grace and human sin. The preacher highlights how Jesus confronts the hypocritical accusers by exposing their own guilt, thereby dismantling their pretense of righteousness. Central to the message is the demonstration that Christ possesses the right to condemn but chooses instead to extend mercy to the sinner. The narrative illustrates that salvation comes through recognizing one's need for grace rather than relying on self-righteousness. Ultimately, the text calls listeners to abandon condemnation and trust in Jesus as the sole source of forgiveness and new life.