the gospel according to A free CD of this message will be available following the service Leprosy ~ tsara'ath (tsaw-RAH-at) – from a root meaning a smiting, a stroke Gr. ~ lepra – from a word meaning a scale

the gospel according to “A slowly progressing and intractable disease characterized by subcutaneous nodules, scabs or cuticular crusts; and white shining spots appearing to be deeper than the skin.” ISBE

the gospel according to Leprosy was “the outward and visible sign of the innermost spiritual corruption; a meet emblem in its small beginnings, its gradual spread, its internal disfigurement, its dissolution little by little of the whole body, of that which corrupts, degrades, and defiles man’s inner nature, and renders him unmeet to enter the presence of a pure and holy God” Maclear’s OT Handbook

the gospel according to As a type of sin: Leprosy Initially considered just a surface condition Isolates Spreads Causes a lack of sensitivity Leads to blindness Often leads to loss of hearing Contagious Brings shame and disgrace

the gospel according to For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Cor. 5:21

the gospel according to 4 then the priest shall command to take for him who is to be cleansed two living and clean birds, cedar wood, scarlet, and hyssop. 5 And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed in an earthen vessel over running water. 6 As for the living bird, he shall take it, the cedar wood and the scarlet and the hyssop, and dip them and the living bird in the blood of the bird that was killed over the running water. 7 And he shall sprinkle it seven times on him who is to be cleansed from the leprosy, and shall pronounce him clean, and shall let the living bird loose in the open field. Lev. 14:4-7

the gospel according to 1st bird ~ death of Jesus Lev. 14:4-7 Earthen vessel ~ humanity of Jesus Running water ~ work of the Holy Spirit in redemption Cedar wood ~ incorruption of Jesus' life Scarlet ~ the blood of Jesus Hyssop ~ faith in action Hyssop bound with scarlet thread to cedar (humanity) 2nd bird ~ Jesus taking our sins to Himself Two birds ~ death and resurrection

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Son of Man ~ 1st of 25x in Luke

the gospel according to No one cuts up a fine silk scarf to patch old work clothes; you want fabrics that match. And you don’t put wine in old, cracked bottles; you get strong, clean bottles for your fresh vintage wine. And no one who has ever tasted fine aged wine prefers unaged wine. Message