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In Colossians 1:13-14 through Jesus, we are delivered from darkness: “He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Jesus frees us by redeeming us from sin and transferring us into His kingdom. Forgiveness has two parts. God pardons us. He also sends the sin away.

In Titus 2:14 Jesus gave Himself to free us from all wickedness: “Who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession who are zealous for good works.” Christ’s death cleanses us from sin and enables us to live for good.

Hebrews 2:14-15 tells us Jesus broke the power of the devil through His death: “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death He might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.” Jesus frees us from the power of sin and the fear of death by defeating Satan.

Romans 5:8-9 shows how we are justified and saved from God’s wrath through Christ: “But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by His blood, much more shall we be saved by Him from the wrath of God.” Jesus’ death saves us from the punishment that sin brings, freeing us from sin’s ultimate consequence.

Ask God to answer these questions.

1. What does it mean that Jesus delivered you from darkness?
2. What is redemption and how does Jesus redeem you?
3. What does forgiveness mean?
4. Why did Jesus give Himself to free you from wickedness?
5. How does Jesus’ death cleanse you from sin?

Bonus questions:

1. What does it mean that Jesus broke the power of the devil?
2. How does Jesus save you from the wrath of God?
3. What does it mean that you are delivered from the domain of darkness?
4. What is the difference between God pardoning you and sending your sin away?
5. What does it mean for Jesus to redeem you from all lawlessness?
6. How does Christ’s sacrifice purify you from sin and empower you to live righteously?
7. How did Jesus break the power of the devil through His death?
8. What is the relationship between the fear of death and lifelong slavery?

1. Pray for the Lord to protect you and keep you in His presence and His presence only.
2. Direct your mind toward the Lord only.
3. Ask God what He want’s to talk about.
4. You can ask God any questions. In all of this, be led by the Holy Spirit. God promises that He will answer you if you ask Him.
5. Do not edit or change what God says even if you don’t understand it.
6. Reject the lies and receive the truth.
7. Take notes.
8. Transfer your notes to your journal without editing what God said to you.

Keep in mind that God doesn’t want you to ever disconnect from Him. He wants to flow through you constantly in knowledge, wisdom, and love.