The Lord and His Redeemer

Isaiah 44:6

In this sermon we are going to look at the subject of redemption using a unique verse from the book of Isaiah. In the above verse it seems to be saying God the father (the Lord of host) is the redeemer of God the son (the Lord King of Israel). Jesus would need to be redeemed after becoming sin and dying in our place and this is exactly what we see when God raised him from the dead.

Why would Jesus need to be redeemed?

When Jesus got on the cross he became sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21). He also bore our sin in his own body when he was on the tree (1 Peter 2:24). As a result he died and fell under the pains of death (Acts 2:22-24).

How was Jesus redeemed?

By the resurrection from the dead (Acts 2:22-31 ; Revelation 1:17-18)

How does redemption work? (Leviticus 25:25-55)

From this passage we see the O.T. Law of redemption concerning inheritance and persons. We will look at some key points regarding redemption.

1) The redeemer must be a kinsman (Galatians 4:4-5 ; Hebrews 2:14-15)

• Jesus became flesh to become our redeemer.

2)  The kinsman must be capable (John 10:11,18 ; Galatians 3:13)

• Jesus could die and be resurrected.

3)  The kinsman must be willing to pay the price (1 Peter 1:18-19)

• Jesus was the price and was willing.

What does this mean for us?

1)  Jesus Christ is our only means of redemption (Romans 3:24)

2)  We are personally redeemed (Ephesians 1:7)

3)  We have an inheritance connected with our bodies being redeemed in the resurrection (Ephesians 1:11,14)

Going back to Isaiah 44:6, “besides me there is no God” there is also no other redeemer other than Jesus Christ.