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Father Abraham
Why did Moses choose to tell the story of Abraham the way he did? What does it mean for us today? This course provides an analysis of Genesis 11:10-25:18, the life of Abraham, from a Christian perspective. It analyzes the literary structure, the meaning for the original audience, and modern application for us today. The course is based on the Third Millennium DVD series by Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
Is there a connection to needing bread for our body to survive, and needing forgiveness for our soul?
In Jesus’ teaching of the Lord’s Prayer, He says “Give us our daily bread and forgive us our debts . . .”
How can we offer forgiveness when we just don’t feel like it?
Forgiveness isn’t easy to give, especially when our wounds go deep. But when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, He expects us to forgive others to the same degree that He’s forgiven us. Let's look at the Lord’s Prayer to reveal how we can offer forgiveness when we just don’t feel like it.
Discover exactly what it means to offer and receive forgiveness
Some people say that to forgive is to forget. Others may argue that grace must be earned. A clarifying look at a difficult subject.
Let’s take a fresh look at “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us”
It’s never easy owning up to a mistake. But according to Haddon Robinson, it’s important to come before God, conscious of the sins we’ve committed.
An in-depth look at the Lord’s Prayer and community
Can you be a Christian all on your own? Or does the life of faith require community?
Looking at the Lord’s Prayer and the boundary lines God has set for our lives
As children, it’s tantalizing to neglect the warnings signs that say Keep Out! The thrill of adventure is greater than the fear of trespassing! Let's discuss ways that we as adults step over the boundary lines God has set for our lives.
A Small Sacrifice
As we anticipate the coming celebration of Easter, I begin thinking about the sacrifice Jesus made so that I could be reconciled to God. To help me focus on all that He gave up for me, I make a small sacrifice of my own.
By Our Deeds
One night a clergyman was walking to church when a thief pulled a gun on him and demanded his money or his life. When he reached in his pocket to hand over his wallet, the robber saw his clerical collar and said: “I see you are a priest. Never mind, you can go.” The clergyman, surprised by the robber’s unexpected act of piety, offered him a candy bar. The robber said, “No thank you. I don’t eat candy during Lent.”
The man had given up candy as a supposed sacrifice for Lent, but his lifestyle of stealing showed his real character! According to the writer of Proverbs, conduct is the best indicator of character. If someone says he is a godly person, his words can only be proven by consistent actions (20:11). This was true of the religious leaders in Jesus’ day as well. He condemned the Pharisees and exposed their sham for professing godliness but denying that profession with sin in their lives (Matt. 23:13-36). Appearances and words are deceiving; behavior is the best judge of character. This applies to all of us.
As followers of Jesus, we demonstrate our love for Him by what we do, not just by what we say. May our devotion to God, because of His love for us, be revealed in our actions today.
An eye-opening discussion on forgiveness
Are there conditions to God’s forgiveness? Does our acceptance of grace mean we owe God something in return? Let's study the model Jesus gave for prayer, “Forgive us our debts as we forgive those indebted to us.”
Is forgiveness really that easy?
Nobody is perfect, and we all make mistakes. So, if God forgives our occasional errors in judgment, is sin really that big of a deal? Let's look at the Lord’s Prayer to see if God truly takes sin seriously.
Finding healing for a remorseful heart
Injuring others with a careless word or hurtful action can fill us with regret. Even after we receive forgiveness from those we’ve offended, it’s difficult to forgive ourselves! Find the principles of grace in praying “Forgive us our debts as we forgive those indebted to us.”
New Eyes
A college student I met had recently placed her faith in Christ. She described her initial life-change this way: “When I trusted Christ for salvation, it felt like God reached down from heaven and placed a new set of eyes in my eye sockets. I could understand spiritual truth!”
Let’s turn to Psalm 51 for direction on how to seek forgiveness from God and others
The problem of sin is like a two-edged sword, it can wound our relationships with others and our connection to God.
Discover the biblical keys to releasing personal pain and moving toward forgiveness
When unforgiven issues linger, it can feel like there’s a giant elephant in the room. How can we clear the air and restore the relationship with people we love?
