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The Cross = The Cost of Forgiveness: The Epic Story of the Crucifixion of Jesus!
September 19, 2021 / Associate Pastor Steve Qualben / St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Marion, IA
- One of the most difficult things any of us will ever do (our greatest cross to carry) may be to another person (see Luke 9:23-24)
- There is always a with forgiveness (see 1 John 3:16)
- How can I forgive someone when that person didn’t apologize or ask for forgiveness? (See Romans 5:8)
- The name of the person I need to forgive:
“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.” Ephesians 1:7 (NLT)
It is the Lord Jesus who acts in our lives to bring forgiveness through his
More Bible References for You:
- Luke 23:33-47: The crucifixion of Jesus
- Genesis 50:19-21: Joseph forgives his brothers
- Colossians 3:12-15: Forgive as the Lord has forgiven you
- Romans 12:9-21 (esp. v.19): Only God has the knowledge, the right and the power to judge
- John 14:26-27: The gift and power of the Holy Spirit for you!