Jesus Forgives, then Heals: Mark 2: 1-12 Why did Jesus see forgiveness as more important than making a man walk? Wouldn’t our hearts respond with No! Heal me! My life will be all better. Forgiving his sins would clean his heart and bring peace, joy Forgiveness...
Paid in Full Matthew 18:23-35 Parable of the unforgiving servant and the king God forgives all of our sin So we should forgive others Matthew 18:23-35 The King wants to settle all accounts and finds one servant lacking 10,000 talents. He wants the man’s life, family,...
Why is learning Biblical forgiveness important? Helps us learn more about the character of God. Broadens our understanding of what Jesus did for us on the cross. How we believe God forgives us shapes how we forgive others. Sin: Foolishness, Prov. 24:9, transgression...
Cultivate joy by living in light of the resurrected Jesus. “Saved by his life,” – Romans 5:10 Our Savior King Jesus Christ crucified, buried, and raised from the dead for our salvation. Jesus is alive. What does this mean to us? Freedom – Romans 4:24-25, 5:1-2, 9-11,...
Cultivate joy by receiving the sacrifice of Jesus as grace. March 24 Palm Sunday Grace – Romans 5:6, 8, 20 NLT Intro – Today is “Palm Sunday” on the historic Christian calendar. “Save us!” shouts greeting Jesus’ triumphant entrance to...
Cultivate joy by choosing to live in God’s gracious freedom from sin. God, the Holy Spirit, inspired Paul to write to Roman people explaining how Jesus brings joy to a deeply flawed modern life. This letter relates to each nuance of a complicated life and a helpful...