Lesson 14: A Humanitarian by Giving Us the Gospel

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Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me

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1. What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer
There is no more for heaven now to give
He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom
My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
For my life is wholly bound to His
Oh how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

2. The night is dark but I am not forsaken
For by my side, the Saviour He will stay
I labour on in weakness and rejoicing
For in my need, His power is displayed

To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me
Through the deepest valley He will lead
Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

3. No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven
The future sure, the price it has been paid
For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon
And He was raised to overthrow the grave

To this I hold, my sin has been defeated
Jesus now and ever is my plea
Oh the chains are released, I can sing: I am free
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

4. With every breath I long to follow Jesus
For He has said that He will bring me home
And day by day I know He will renew me
Until I stand with joy before the throne

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
All the glory evermore to Him
When the race is complete,
still my lips shall repeat
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

5. To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
All the glory evermore to Him
When the race is complete,
still my lips shall repeat
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

When the race is complete,
still my lips shall repeat
Yet not I, but through Christ in me
Yet not I, but through Christ in me
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

Questions to Consider

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What is the main point of the song?
What does this song teach us about humans and their condition?
What does this song teach us about God?

The hymn floods us with statements that show the greatness, uniqueness, and attributes of God that all will perceive. It shows the dependence of Christians on God for strength, sustenance, and salvation, bringing him glory.

Statements about believers in Jesus

Fix their eyes on Jesus
Holy Spirit lives in us
Recipients of forgiveness
Hope is only in Jesus
Strong when weak
Recipients of God’s continual spiritual renewal
Will eternally praise God

Statements about God

Gives grace
Gives us his son, his greatest gift
Redeemer
Source of joy, righteousness, freedom, love, internal peace
Jesus is humanity’s only hope for the forgiveness of sins
Paid the penalty for humankind
Holy Spirit lives in believers
Does not forsake Christ-followers
His power displayed in humankind’s weaknesses
Defender
Leader
Overcomes death via resurrection
Sustains Christ-followers
Recipient of eternal praise

Illustrating Our Sin & Our Savior

This is Good News by Chris Powers

But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when tho walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour.

Isaiah 43:1-3

Questions to Consider

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What is the main point of the illustration?
What does this illustration teach us about humans and their condition?
What does this illustration teach us about God?

The believer is not bound to God by their piety or sincerity; they are bound to God by his zealous possession of them. They are his, ransomed by the blood of his Son (1 Peter 1:19), hidden in the risen Jesus (Colossians 3:3), sealed by the inhabiting presence of his own Spirit (Ephesians 1:13); we are “his own possession” (1 Peter 2:9). What a place of security and confidence and hope that is!

On my own, I would be lost and without hope, drowning in a sea of sin and guilt, experiencing the trials and tribulations of this life. God has called me his own, and that changes everything. I no longer have to fear the terrors of this life or dread my dead.

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Lesson 14: A Humanitarian by Giving Us the Gospel

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Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me

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