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Faith That Forgives
August 7, 2016
Sermon Notes—“Transformational Faith - Faith that Forgives"
“We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.”
Colossians 1:28 (NIV84)
Lesson Text:
15When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” 16So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: 17‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.” ’ And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 21So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
Genesis 50:15–21 (ESV)
32Then his master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ 34And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. 35So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”
Matthew 18:32–35 (ESV)
Forgiveness — to be gracious; to pardon or release someone from a penalty.
Christians have received God’s forgiveness and are commanded to extend that same forgiveness to others.
12Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
Colossians 3:12–13 (ESV)
It takes faith in God to forgive others the way God has forgiven you. In particular faith that understands:
1. God providentially uses the MALICE of others to accomplish His PLAN for your life. Providence—God’s superintendence over the flow of events to best accomplish His will.
28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
2. Every person you’ve met, every place you’ve been, and every event in your life (GOOD AND BAD) was by God’s DESIGN.
9We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:9 (NLT)
21You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.
Proverbs 19:21 (NLT)
Therefore forgiveness (or the lack thereof) shows what we really BELIEVE about God. It shows our true THEOLOGY, not our Sunday morning THEOLOGY.
Remember: People will intentionally hurt you, but their intentions are IRRELEVANT because God meant it for GOOD.
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By August 7, 2016
Sermon Notes—“Transformational Faith - Faith that Forgives"
“We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.”
Colossians 1:28 (NIV84)
Lesson Text:
15When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” 16So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: 17‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.” ’ And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 21So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
Genesis 50:15–21 (ESV)
32Then his master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ 34And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. 35So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”
Matthew 18:32–35 (ESV)
Forgiveness — to be gracious; to pardon or release someone from a penalty.
Christians have received God’s forgiveness and are commanded to extend that same forgiveness to others.
12Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
Colossians 3:12–13 (ESV)
It takes faith in God to forgive others the way God has forgiven you. In particular faith that understands:
1. God providentially uses the MALICE of others to accomplish His PLAN for your life. Providence—God’s superintendence over the flow of events to best accomplish His will.
28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
2. Every person you’ve met, every place you’ve been, and every event in your life (GOOD AND BAD) was by God’s DESIGN.
9We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:9 (NLT)
21You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.
Proverbs 19:21 (NLT)
Therefore forgiveness (or the lack thereof) shows what we really BELIEVE about God. It shows our true THEOLOGY, not our Sunday morning THEOLOGY.
Remember: People will intentionally hurt you, but their intentions are IRRELEVANT because God meant it for GOOD.