Tag: forgiveness
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Blogging Through the Gospels: Forgive and be thankful for forgiveness
The reading for Friday is Luke Chapter 23. Here is what I heard: Scripture Luke 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Observation: As He was being brutalized Jesus asked God to forgive those who were a part…
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Blogging Through the Gospels: Mark 11
The reading for Monday is Mark 11. When it is time to read, please start first by praying and thanking God for His many blessings. Be specific. Record your thank you’s on paper or on the computer. Next present your requests to Him. Ask Him for whatever you want and need. As you do, record…
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I don’t want any of that
Scripture: Ezekiel 24:14 “‘I the Lord have spoken. The time has come for me to act. I will not hold back; I will not have pity, nor will I relent. You will be judged according to your conduct and your actions, declares the Sovereign Lord.’” Observation: Today my readings were from Ezekiel and Revelations, as…
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He’s got my back… and more
Scripture: 1John 2:1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you wlil not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense– Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. Observation: God does not want us to sin, and sent us his Word so we can learn…
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Confess those sins
Scripture: 1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Observation: He washes us clean from our sins, provided we confess them. Application:Hallelujah! It is so good to know that my sins are, and will be, washed away. No, I…