Redemption Basics
This Bible word means “to buy back” or “pay the price to set free.”
What is redemption
In Colossians 1:13, God rescued us from the “dominion of” this
What is darkness? (or “dominion/domain of darkness”)
God told each Israelite family to put this on their doorframes so the plague would pass over.
What is the blood of a lamb?
Jesus paid this with His life so we could be forgiven.
What is the price? (or “redemption price” / “ransom”)
Because Jesus redeemed us, we now belong to God’s kingdom instead of this.
What is sin and death? (or “the dominion of darkness”)
In the video, redemption is described as a “transfer of” this
What is ownership? (or “transfer of ownership”)
The video says we used to belong to sin and death; now we belong to this person’s kingdom.
Who is Jesus? (or “the kingdom of His beloved Son”)
he perfect animal whose blood protected the Israelites from death
What is a lamb? (flawless/perfect lamb)
Jesus is called the ultimate “kinsman” this because He is our relative (human) and paid our price.
What is redeemer? (kinsman redeemer)
One way a middle or high schooler can live like they belong to Jesus instead of sin.
What is (any good example: choosing kindness, telling the truth, resisting peer pressure, praying when angry, etc.)
The two things Paul says we receive in Colossians 1:14 (redemption AND this).
What is the forgiveness of sins?
This word means God picked us up and moved us from one kingdom to another.
What is transferred?
Pharaoh had made the Israelites his slaves; God wanted them to belong to Him instead.
What is redemption? (or “God redeemed Israel”)
On Passover weekend Jesus went to Jerusalem to confront the power of this.
What is death?
How should knowing you are “fully forgiven” change how you handle mistakes?
What is it helps us not stay stuck in guilt/shame, confess quickly, get back up, and try again?
A family member in Bible times who paid money to free a relative from slavery was called this.
What is a kinsman redeemer?
Name two things the “domain of darkness” represents in real life for middle and high schoolers.
What are sin, fear, evil’s power, slavery to bad habits?
The video says the lamb’s blood was a symbol of its flawless life that had been surrendered to this.
What is Death?
Jesus was blameless, yet He willingly did this for us.
What is surrendered / gave up / died for us? (or “surrendered His life”)
The video says we don’t have to live as slaves to sin anymore. What does that freedom look like?
What is we can say “no” to sin, live under Jesus’ loving rule, and experience real freedom and joy?
The full phrase Christians use: “I’ve been redeemed by the blood of” this animal.
What is the lamb? (“I’ve been redeemed by the blood of the lamb”)
Explain how the cross made it possible for God to transfer us into Jesus’ kingdom.
What is Jesus paid the ransom price with His blood/death so our sins could be forgiven, allowing God to rescue and transfer us?
How did the Passover story point forward to Jesus?
What is Jesus is the ultimate Passover Lamb? His blood covers us so death has no claim, and He frees us from slavery to sin.
After Jesus rose from the dead, His life (represented by His blood) became a covering that protects us from this forever.
What is death? (or “the power of death”)
Connect the big idea of redemption to one specific area of a middle or High schooler’s life (social media, friends, anger, fear, etc.) and explain how it changes things.
On social media: Instead of being controlled by likes or comparing myself (darkness), I remember I belong to Jesus, so my worth comes from Him and I can use it to build others up.