Questions About Forgiveness
Bible Studies on Forgiveness
Greatness, Sin, and Forgiveness in the Kingdom
Jesus teaches that the greatest in the Kingdom are those who humble themselves like children. He warns severely against causing others to stumble, tea...
8 min readForgiveness for the Offender
Paul explains his change of plans was to spare them pain. He urges them to forgive the one who caused grief, lest Satan gain advantage. Their receptio...
5 min readJoseph Reveals Himself
Genesis 45 is the climactic moment of Joseph's story: unable to control himself any longer, Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers with tears, fo...
5 min readA Brother Returns
Paul's personal letter appeals to Philemon to receive back his runaway slave Onesimus—now a Christian brother—demonstrating how the gospel transfo...
6 min readJacob Meets Esau
Genesis 33 records the long-feared reunion between Jacob and Esau, which turns from terror to tearful reconciliation, followed by Jacob's settlement i...
5 min readThe Deaths of Jacob and Joseph
Genesis 50 concludes the book with Jacob's burial in Canaan, the brothers' fear of Joseph's revenge, Joseph's profound statement of God's providence, ...
6 min readFaith, Forgiveness, and the Coming Kingdom
Jesus teaches about causing others to stumble, the duty to forgive repeatedly, and faith like a mustard seed. He heals ten lepers but only one returns...
7 min readThe Triumphal Entry and Temple Cleansing
Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, riding a colt while crowds shout Hosanna. He curses a fruitless fig tree, cleanses the temple of merchants, and teache...
7 min readThe Trial, Crucifixion, and Burial of Jesus
Jesus stands before Pilate and Herod, innocent yet condemned. He carries His cross to Golgotha, is crucified between criminals, and forgives His execu...
8 min readBreakfast With Jesus and Peter Restored
The risen Jesus appears to seven disciples fishing on the Sea of Galilee, providing a miraculous catch and breakfast on the shore. He restores Peter w...
7 min readThe Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and Prodigal Son
When criticized for receiving sinners, Jesus tells three parables of stunning grace. A shepherd leaves ninety-nine sheep to find one lost. A woman sea...
8 min readStephen's Speech and Martyrdom
Stephen delivers a sweeping speech tracing Israel's history of rejecting God's messengers. He accuses his hearers of resisting the Holy Spirit like th...
8 min readMiriam and Aaron Challenge Moses
Numbers 12 records Miriam and Aaron's challenge to Moses' unique authority, God's decisive defense of His servant, and Miriam's punishment with lepros...
6 min readWalking Worthy of Your Calling
Paul urges believers to live out their calling in unity, describes the gifts Christ gives to the church, and contrasts the old self with the new life ...
7 min readThe Guilt Offering and Specific Sins
Leviticus 5 continues with cases requiring sin offerings and introduces the guilt offering (asham), which addresses violations that require both atone...
6 min readDavid's Return to Jerusalem
Joab rebukes David for excessive mourning. David returns to Jerusalem, dealing with Shimei's submission, Mephibosheth's vindication, Barzillai's rewar...
5 min readDavid Spares Saul in the Cave
When Saul unknowingly enters the very cave where David is hiding, David refuses to kill him, only cutting his robe. Saul weeps at David's mercy and ac...
5 min readDavid Spares Saul Again
Betrayed again by the Ziphites, David infiltrates Saul's camp at night but refuses to kill him, taking only his spear and water jug. Saul again confes...
6 min readFaith, Healing, and Forgiveness
Jesus heals a centurion's servant, marveling at the Gentile's great faith. He raises a widow's son from the dead at Nain. When John the Baptist sends ...
7 min readTeach Me Your Paths
David prays for guidance, protection, and forgiveness in this acrostic psalm, repeatedly asking God to teach him and lead him in truth while rememberi...
7 min readThe Last Supper: Washing Feet and a New Commandment
Jesus washes His disciples' feet, modeling servant leadership. He predicts His betrayal and sends Judas into the night. After Judas leaves, Jesus give...
7 min readPut On the New Self
Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above. Put to death earthly vices and put on compassion, kindness, and above all, lo...
5 min readJoseph's Brothers Come to Egypt
Genesis 42 begins the dramatic reunion narrative as Joseph's brothers come to Egypt for grain, not recognizing the brother they sold into slavery—no...
6 min readFurther Instructions for Offerings
Leviticus 6 provides additional regulations for the priests regarding the burnt offering, grain offering, and sin offering. These instructions emphasi...
5 min readThe Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Practices
Jesus teaches on private spiritual disciplines—giving, prayer, and fasting—and warns against serving money. He calls His followers to trust the Fa...
7 min readDavid Learns of Saul's Death
An Amalekite brings news of Saul's death, claiming to have killed him. David mourns with a lament and executes the messenger for striking the LORD's a...
5 min readEvening Prayer of Trust
David prays for relief from distress, calls his adversaries to repentance, and experiences peace and joy that come from trusting in the LORD alone.
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