I Know That My Redeemer Lives 248 Sacred

“I Know That My Redeemer Lives” #248 – Sacred Selections

“I Know That My Redeemer Lives” #248 – Sacred Selections PLEASE SING THIS SONG!

Background • We teaching and admonish one another in our songs – Colossians 3: 16, Ephesians 5: 19, 1 Corinthians 14: 15 • As such, our songs need to be truthful and understood. • Thus we examine songs we sing from time to time. #248 – Sacred Selections

Background • Written and composed by Fred Filmore, (1856 -1925) Also wrote, “Are you Sowing the Seed” & composed, “In the Desert of Sorrow and Sin” • Son of a gospel preacher (Augustus) and a hymn publisher #248 – Sacred Selections

Background • Our song is based upon Job 19: 2527, where Job is replying to his “friends” not knowing why he is suffering. He is repulsed by his friends and family, but in all this he will not deny his Lord. • As we continue to live in uncertain and trying times, let us keep this thought in mind. #248 – Sacred Selections

The Chorus • The message of the chorus applies throughout • “I know” – there is a confidence in God. A genuine conviction – faith, Hebrews 11: 1 2 Timothy 1: 12 – I know Whom Philippians 3: 8 -10 – know Him • There is something to be said about faith that is tested and proven Romans 5: 3 -5 #248 – Sacred Selections

The Chorus • “My redeemer” – a liberator, one who pays the ransom to free us, a SAVIOR • Christ is our Redeemer – Titus 2: 14, 1 Peter 1: 18 -19 #248 – Sacred Selections

The Chorus • He “lives” – He is not a dead leader. He arose from the dead – Romans 1: 3 -4, 1 Corinthians 15: 1 -4 • Also, our God is alive and always has been – He is in control Acts 15: 18 – know from eternity are His works THIS is Job’s declaration! #248 – Sacred Selections

Vs. 1 – What our Redeemer is doing for us • And ever prays for me – We pray through Him – Ephesians 5: 20, 1 Peter 2: 5 • He is our intercessor Hebrews 7: 25, 1 John 2: 1 – our advocate #248 – Sacred Selections

Vs. 1 – What our Redeemer is doing for us • … eternal life He gives – • He came to save us – John 10: 10, Romans 6: 23 • From sin and sorrow free – both spiritual salvation – John 10: 28 And in helping us deal with our sorrows – Matthew 11: 28 -30 #248 – Sacred Selections

Vs. 2 – What our Redeemer wants us to do • He wills that I should holy be – • God desires our holiness – 1 Peter 1: 15 -16, Titus 2: 14 – His own special people • In word, in thought, in deed – everything we do, including our thoughts which will govern actions and words 2 Corinthians 10: 5 #248 – Sacred Selections

Vs. 2 – What our Redeemer wants us to do • Then I His holy face may see, when from this earth life freed • We live our lives with a goal – Philippians 3: 12 -14 It is the pure in heart who will see God – Matthew 5: 8 Psalm 24: 3 -5, who will dwell in His presence? #248 – Sacred Selections

Vs. 3 – What our Redeemer will do for us • That unto sinful man His saving grace is nigh • Salvation is available to all – 1 Timothy 2: 3 -4, Titus 2: 11 – His grace has appeared to all men • That includes me. BUT it also includes my neighbor – 2 Corinthians 5: 10 -11 #248 – Sacred Selections

Vs. 3 – What our Redeemer will do for us • I know that He will come again, to take me home on high • We live knowing that the troubles of this life are not the end • But also, we realize a day of judgment is coming – Acts 17: 31 2 Peter 3: 10 – and we don’t know when • But we do not (should not) fear that day – 2 Peter 3: 11 -13 1 Thessalonians 4: 16 -18 1 Corinthians 16: 22 #248 – Sacred Selections

Vs. 4 – What our Redeemer has prepared • That over yonder stands a place prepared for me… • John 14: 1 -3 – Jesus promised His disciples such is true • Acts 1: 11 tells us He is return even as He went • Do we desire that heavenly country? Hebrews 11: 16 #248 – Sacred Selections

Vs. 4 – What our Redeemer has prepared • A home, a house not made with hands, most wonderful to see… • 2 Corinthians 5: 1 – if our earthly house is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands… • Are we anticipating the beauties of heaven with our Savior and others who have died in the Lord? (Revelation 14: 13) 2 Timothy 4: 8 #248 – Sacred Selections

I live in hope because “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” #248 – Sacred Selections PLEASE SING THIS SONG AGAIN!

Let us pray!