Freedom From Death

 Hosea 13,14; Psalms 100,102; Hebrews 5

“I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death. Where, O death, are your plagues? Where, O grave, is your destruction?”

Hosea 13:14

“The Lord looked down from his sanctuary on high, from heaven he viewed the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners and release those condemned to death.”

Psalm 102:19, 20

Many peoples have sought refuge in death as an escape from the pain of their lives. They don’t know that Jesus has defeated death and offers them freedom from the bondage of death, and the gift of his abundant life. First Nations’ peoples around the world have lived with this struggle. They are like prisoners in chains. God hears their groans and he pronounces their release. The condemning lies of the spirit of death are overcome by the truth that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is the Chief Cornerstone. Jesus has overcome! He is our Redeemer! Jesus sets the prisoners free! We proclaim his victory over death!

“Lord Jesus, you are setting prisoners of death free, including people here in this territory of Shamattawa in Hudson’s Bay, for your glory.”