First let me remind you to pray for brothers and sisters around the world who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ when you think of it or it crosses your path. And remember to pray for the church in Iran, as we focused on them and watched the video about what the Lord is doing there a few months back. Forgiveness plays a big role in the kingdom going forward in these places as everywhere. Recall Jesus manifesto called the Sermon on the Mount. How to live, how to act, how to think. Much differently than the world! Forgiveness is certainly like that.
Wednesday we'll meet at 6:30pm at the Bell's home and continue our discussion on "forgiveness."
Bring any thoughts or Scripture or subject matter you have on the subject and we'll all consider it. We had a lively and insightful discussion last week, and I expect it again.
Because we want relationships restored, do we not? And people in our realm to be free, do we not? Including ourselves, do we not? Come ready to think, live, love, and share. :)
Remember to read the John Piper blog that Chad brought to our attention last week if you haven't. We'll likely discuss that some too! :)
Hope to see you there!!
“Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body.” (Hebrews 13:3)
“And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.’ ”” (Luke 11:4)
"Forgiveness is not the same as reconciliation, restitution, or approval of sin. Forgiving, according to Jesus in his parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21-35), involves a singular decision of the will by which you consider another person no longer indebted to you."
(from The Red Feather by Tom Elliff)
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