About Forgiveness. Forgiving that evil person Often when I encourage others (and myself), I ask them if they have forgiven that person. The most frequent reply is, “I can (or will not) forgive what they have done to me.” I then explain that forgiveness doesn’t mean that person gets away with their evil deed.…
Serious Business Theme: Covenant Faith Objectives (from the D6 Fusion SSL guide): Know: From the days of Abraham, God provided for and fought for the Israelite people. In response, Joshua led the people to make a covenant with God to serve Him and obey His decrees and laws. Think: Cultivate a great appreciation for…
Divine Intervention Theme: Miraculous Faith Scriptures: Joshua 10:1-27 Notes and questions: B1 Background Gibeon Canaanite city Means “hill city” Is a large town (Joshua 10:2) Was assigned to Benjamin (Joshua 18:25) Was assigned as a town for Levites (Joshua 21:17) Approximately 8 miles NW of Jerusalem At an elevation of 2,400 feet A city…
A Different Way of Doing Things Theme: Obedient Faith Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27 Notes and questions: B1 Background and situation C1 Summary: http://www.preceptaustin.org/joshua_commentaries C2 In the book of Joshua we see God fulfilling His promise to Israel. They did receive the land that was promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God fulfills His promises. C3…
A Sure Sign of an Abuser Abuse of any sort is evil. Psalms 7:1-6 WEB A meditation by David, which he sang to Yahweh, concerning the words of Cush, the Benjamite. Yahweh, my God, I take refuge in you. Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me, 2 lest they tear…
Types of Forgiveness Ever wonder about forgiveness? If we forgive someone, does that mean God forgives them, too? Barbara Roberts, a writer at the web site A Cry for Justice has written such an article to answer this question. It is an informative read. Would it be an act of unforgiveness to decide not…
Love Guides All Theme: The Law of Love Scriptures: 1 John 4:7-1 John 5:5 Notes and questions B1 What is love? B2 Love words in the New Testament C1 Good loves D1 ἀγάπη agápē. This is the love of choice. It is the highest and deepest love. E1 “”And because lawlessness will abound, the…
Giving Grace Theme: Grace based relationships Scriptures: Romans 14:1-23 Notes and questions: B1 The issue is C1 To judge or not to judge C2 On what basis do we judge? B2 Outline C1 Different opinions Romans 14:1-6 C2 The Lord’s opinion is what is important Romans 14:7-13 C3 How to handle different opinions Romans…
The weight off your shoulders Theme: Freedom from guilt Objectives: Know: Forgiveness flows from God’s character and leads to joy and peace. Think: Rest in the assurance that the Lord has forgiven me, taking away my sin and shame. Do: Let go of guilt and shame, realizing I am forgiven by God’s grace. Scriptures;…