Lots of passages about God's revenge and vengeance, usually bloody over the top metaphors that look more like Stephen King than Disney. It greatly offends modern woke audiences. But should it?
We read Matt 18 and Jesus' command from a 21st ct. point of view. What were the Jewish writings, some of Jesus' own day, saying about what it looks like to forgive someone who hurt you? You may be very surprised. You will be surprised.
Did you know that there are only five times in Old Testament narrative where the topic of forgiving others is even brought up? Much less actually accomplished. For something so important to God, why such little representation? Fascinating answer. You'll see.
Did you know that there are only five times in Old Testament narrative where the topic of forgiving others is even brought up? Much less actually accomplished. For something so important to God, why such little representation? Fascinating answer. You'll see.
The OT doesn't say a great deal about how we are specifically supposed to forgive each other. Or does it? It certainly doesn't sound like much of modern teaching on how we are to forgive. Check it out, you may be surprised.
You may be surprised what the Old Testament says and doesn't say about how we are to forgive each other. Part 1 of a three part series. www.forgivingpath.com
An experience of real forgiveness is very possible for Christians. On our own, it is very hard, even impossible. But there are baby-steps that we can take that will make a real difference. The…
Forgiving Path is the #1 Forgiving on-line journey/experience. It is available for all who want to begin to feel free from that hurt, wound, crime, or disrespect. Not perfectly. That's Heaven. But noticeable. www.forgivingpath.com If not now, when?