Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.
Thank God, Jesus set us free from the curse that came with keeping the law. If anyone failed the law in any point, the law itself pronounced a judgment and wrath upon the lawbreaker.
The Message Bible says: Christ redeemed us from that self-defeating, cursed life by absorbing it completely into himself. Do you remember the Scripture that says, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree?” That is what happened when Jesus was nailed to the Cross: He became a curse, and at the same time dissolved the curse.
Jesus Christ rescued all of us from the edict’s curse, by becoming or taking on Himself the curse of lawbreaking in our place. The Scriptures say that anyone who is nailed to a tree is under a curse. Jesus therefore went there for us and paid the price and purchased our freedom.
Christ redeemed me from the curse and penalty of the law by taking it for me.
- Reading Plan A: Luke 19:29-48
- Reading Plan B: 1 Peter 5
- Reading Plan C: 2 Sam. 10,11,12; Luke 19:29-48
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.