iniquity

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INTRODUCTION

What comes to mind when you hear the word iniquity?

Background—Avon (Hebrew noun) or Avah (Hebrew verb) refer to something bent or crooked that should be straight. It is often used to show complete and utter corruption and can also refer to the consequences of that corruption or crookedness.

INTRO VERSE: Jeremiah 3:21 and Isaiah 59:12–14

What do these Scripture passages reveal about the nature of iniquity and God’s perspective of it?

What thoughts or questions come to mind?

WATCH

What are your initial thoughts from the video?

How does the video help us understand the nature of and response to iniquity?

Does it raise any questions you would like to discuss or investigate more?

READ: Psalm 32:5 and 1 Peter 2:22–24

What stands out to you?

How do these Scripture passages help us understand how Jesus “bore our iniquity?”

How does it add to what the video discussed?

RESPOND

If you truly saw that Jesus bore your iniquity, how might that change how you live and treat others?

What is one thing you could apply?

What would it look like to live this out in community?

END VERSE: Titus 2:11–14

How do these verses give you hope?