Did Jesus say that?—by Tsepo May
April 9, 2023
Sermon summary:
Did Jesus say, "You don't need to forgive them?" And, "You won't have bad days?"
- You don't need to forgive them. Matthew 6:9-15 The Bible doesn't say, "forgive us our debt: while we hold on to our own grudges.
Matthew 18: 21-25 We need to forgive others from the heart, otherwise God won't forgive us. We need to forgive as the Lord forgave us (Colossians 3:13).
2. You won't have bad days. John 16:20a-22 Jesus says you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices.
In John 16:33, Jesus says in this world you will have many troubles, but that he's overcome the world. Ease and comfort never make you stronger. Jesus set the example of having a bad day—his crucifixion and death, and coming out victorious on the other side.
Watch the full service
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Good or bad days, trust God with your pain. Don’t seek all the answers—choose faith daily. Your best days in Christ are still ahead. Make godly choices always.
Discern and Decide. You can watch the full lesson on this powerful topic by Jacques Genis on our YouTube channel.
Words have the power to build up or break down. Speak with grace, avoid double-speak, and use words that reflect love, especially with our children.