Archive for 'Forgiveness'

The Meaning of God’s Kingdom

Luke 17:20-25 Wis 7:22b—8:1 / Psa 119 For just as lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so will the Son of Man be (in His day). (Luke 17:24) Jesus said, ‘Seek first God’s kingdom’, Make it our goal, constantly in mind. Let our hope be the day will [...]

Correction and Forgiveness

Luke 17: 1-6 Wis 1: 1-7 / Ps 139 If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. (Luke 17: 3) Believe firmly in God’s forgiveness, And discover what compassion means. Forgive fully and be a witness To God’s power to erase all sins. Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause [...]

Prejudice and Rejection

Luke 9:51-56 Zec 8:20-23 / Psa 87 As the time approached for Him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. (Luke 9:51) When will all the world’s conflicts cease? What keeps us from attaining peace? One solution we may have missed Is destroying our prejudice. As the time approached for [...]

Wine of the New Covenant

Luke 5: 33-39 Col 1: 15-20 / Psa 100 Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with them? (Luke 5:34) Drink the wine of Christ’s New Covenant, Which has led to our transformation… God has given us life abundant, So it’s a time for celebration! They said to Jesus, “The [...]

Releasing Resentment

Matthew 18:21—19:1 Jos 3:7-10a,11,13-17 / Psa 114 I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (Matthew 18:22) We forget what forgiveness means When we’re offended or betrayed; Lord, remind us of our own sins, And Your mercy in times we strayed. Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive [...]

From the Mouth of a Fish

Matthew 17: 22-27 Dt 10: 12-22 / Psa 147 “From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes—from their own sons or from others?” (Matthew 17:25) Jesus endured the indignity Of submitting to all human laws But showed His divine sovereignty Paying the tax from a creature’s jaws. As they were gathering [...]