Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land! Text(s): Leviticus 25 Isaiah 61 Luke 4

Leviticus 25:8 – “And thou shalt number seven sabbaths of years unto thee, seven times seven years; and the space of the seven sabbaths of years shall be unto thee forty and nine years.” Leviticus 25:10 - “And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubilee unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family.”

To give “notice” Leviticus 25:10 - “And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubilee unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family.”

To express joy! Leviticus 25:10 - “And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubilee unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family.”

Romans 6:16-18 – “Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.

Romans 6:22-23 – “But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

John 8:32-36 – “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”

Galatians 5:1 - “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”

Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land! John 20:21- “Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land!

Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land! I’m Free From: The Bondage of Sin Psalms 32:1 – “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” John 8:36 – “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land!

Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land! I’m Free From: Yesterday’s Failures Philippians 3:13-14 – “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” 1st John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land!

Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land! I’m Free From: Religious Tradition Proverbs 29:25(a) – “The fear of man bringeth a snare: ….” Mark 7:7 – “Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Acts 5:29 – “Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.” Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land!

Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land! I’m Free From: Trusting Self for Tomorrow’s Success Proverbs 16:20(b) – “…: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.” Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land!

Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land! I’m Free From: Peerless Pressure Proverbs 1:10 – “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.” Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land!

Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land! I’m Free From: The Search for Comfort 2nd Corinthians 1:3-4 -Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land!

Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land! I’m Free From: Looking for Security John 10:28 – “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land!

Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land! I’m Free From: Looking for Abundant Life John 10:10 – “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land!

Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land! I’m Free From: The Destination of Hell John 8:32 - “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 17:17 – “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land!

Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land! Are YOU Free? John 20:21- “Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.”