A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace: Season 4, Week 15 Day 5 Summary

Episode Title: Applying Leviticus 16:20-22 & Hebrews 9:24-26
Release Date: April 11, 2025
Host/Authors: Beth & Alexa, The Daily Grace Co.

Introduction

In Season 4 of A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace, Beth and Alexa guide listeners through the Christ in All of Scripture reading plan. This particular episode, Week 15 Day 5, delves into the application of scriptures from Leviticus 16:20-22 and Hebrews 9:24-26, exploring their profound connections to Jesus Christ and their implications for daily Christian living.

Main Discussion

1. Understanding Jesus’s Sacrificial Work

Beth opens the discussion by reflecting on the transformative power of Jesus's sacrifice:

“Jesus shed His blood for me and my sins were atoned for, and the Spirit dwells within me.” (01:44)

She emphasizes that unlike the Old Testament, where the Israelites had to perform various sacrifices to cleanse themselves of sin and approach God, Jesus’s ultimate sacrifice grants believers direct access to God's presence through the Holy Spirit. This shift underscores a more intimate and immediate relationship with God.

2. Practical Application of Access to God

Building on this foundation, Beth shares her personal takeaway:

“I want to stop more often and pray about everything, the big things, the small things, just because I can.” (01:44)

Beth encourages treating the privilege of approaching God with greater reverence. Recognizing that Jesus's sacrifice has made constant prayer and communication with God possible, she aspires to integrate this into her daily life more consciously.

Alexa echoes this sentiment, highlighting the assurance believers have in approaching God:

“It really is amazing that we don't have to do anything in order to approach God. Jesus did everything for us.” (02:50)

She underscores the importance of maintaining a robust prayer life, free from the fear of losing access to God due to sin, thanks to Christ's atonement and forgiveness.

3. Embracing the Scapegoat Symbolism

Transitioning to the second application point, Beth delves into the symbolism of the scapegoat:

“I want to hate my sin in the way that God hates sin. I want it to be completely removed from me.” (03:17)

She reflects on the study prompt that inspired her to consider the depth of animosity God has towards sin. Beth admits the struggle in fully internalizing this hatred and acknowledges that only through Jesus and the Holy Spirit can one genuinely overcome sin.

Alexa concurs, expressing her own challenges in this area:

“I probably don't pray as much as I should about hating my sin and turning away from it.” (03:50)

Both hosts recognize the continuous effort required to align one's heart with God's desire to eradicate sin, emphasizing reliance on divine help.

Prayer Time

Following their discussion, Beth leads listeners in a time of prayer with the following prompts:

1. Gratitude for Jesus’s Sacrifice:

   • Thank God that He provided the perfect sacrifice in Jesus so that our sins could be forgiven and His Spirit could dwell with us.

2. Awareness of God’s Presence:

   • Ask God to make you more aware of His presence.

3. Empowerment to Overcome Sin:

   • Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you in seeing your sin, hating it, and putting it to death through His work in you.

These prayers are designed to reinforce the episode's themes, encouraging believers to deepen their relationship with God and take active steps towards personal holiness.

Conclusion

Beth and Alexa conclude the episode by reiterating the importance of seeing Christ woven throughout the entirety of Scripture. They invite listeners to continue their journey of discovery and application in the coming weeks, fostering a deeper love and understanding of Jesus.

“We are hopeful that through studying these passages each week, you will see how Christ is not only present throughout the entire biblical story, but the center of it.” (01:17)

Additional Resources

Listeners are encouraged to explore further studies, journals, and resources available at thedailygraceco.com to support their journey in loving God and His Word.

Notable Quotes:

• “Jesus shed His blood for me and my sins were atoned for, and the Spirit dwells within me.” – Beth (01:44)
• “It really is amazing that we don't have to do anything in order to approach God. Jesus did everything for us.” – Alexa (02:50)
• “I want to hate my sin in the way that God hates sin. I want it to be completely removed from me.” – Beth (03:17)
• “I probably don't pray as much as I should about hating my sin and turning away from it.” – Alexa (03:50)

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