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Scripture: “But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, ‘Go, return each of you to her mother’s house. May the LORD deal kindly with you, as…
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Healing in the Going
Scripture: “When he saw them he said to them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went they were cleansed.” (Luke 17.14)…
The Cry for Mercy
Scripture: “On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten…
The God Who Gives Grace
“And if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.” (Luke…
Unworthy Servants
“So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.’”…
The Righteous Live by Faith
“But the righteous shall live by his faith.” (Habakkuk 2.4b, ESV) Main Point: Living by faith means trusting God’s character even when forgiveness feels impossible.…
The Faithful Servant’s Heart
“Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come…
Not About the Size of Faith
“And the Lord said, ‘If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted…
The Impossible Standard
“And if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.” (Luke…
The Inward Look
“Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.” (Luke 17.3, ESV) Main Point: Before Jesus addresses our…