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Why is the leper a picture of sin in the sermon?

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The leper symbolizes sin's pervasive and isolating nature, illustrating how all are unclean before God.

The leper in the sermon serves as a profound metaphor for sin. Just as leprosy rendered an individual unclean and isolated from society, sin condemns humanity before God, leaving all men in a state of spiritual defilement. The law declared lepers unclean, mirroring how God's law exposes our sinfulness, stripping us of self-righteousness and leaving us separated from divine fellowship. This analogy emphasizes the human condition post-Fall; we are all lepers by nature, unclean due to original sin. Thus, the leper's desperate plea for cleansing echoes the cry of every sinner in need of grace and illustrates the need for a Savior who can heal and restore.
Scripture References: Leviticus 13-14, Romans 3:23

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