Redeemed Without Money

This lesson explores how Isaiah 52:3 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Isaiah 52:3

For this is what the LORD says: "You were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redeemed."

New Testament

1 Peter 1:18

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ.

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Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

Talmud (Sanh. 97b) — redeemed without price applied to Messiah

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The Old Testament prophecy for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

Isaiah declared that God's people would be redeemed without money. Peter reveals the currency of that redemption — not silver or gold but the precious blood of Christ. Our freedom was purchased at infinite cost.

Reflection

Lord Jesus, Your suffering was not wasted. As I read Isaiah 52:3 and 1 Peter 1:18, make me reverent before the cost of my redemption.