Not a random number
Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times? (Matthew 18:21 ESV)
Conviction and commitment to live by what we believe
Put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and … be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and … put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:22–24 ESV)
It’s too easy to draw conclusions
So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. (Romans 14:12 KJV)
Twill All Be Right at Last
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped. (Psalm 28:7a KJV)
The Three Types of Bitterness
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble. (Hebrews 12:15 NIV)
Joy is Important for a Christlike Life
Rejoice that your names are written in heaven. (Luke 10:20 ESV)
We Need to Trust in His Wisdom
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! (psalm 27:14 ESV)
To Forgive is a Step Toward Freedom
That no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled. (Hebrews 12:15 ESV)
The People That He Considers Great
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. (Jeremiah 17:7 NKJV)
Humility and Sincerity are Key
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (Romans 14:19 NIV)
Holy Spirit Part 5: God’s presence in our lives
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. (Ephesians 4:30 ESV)
Let’s try to become more like Him
Come now, let’s settle this. Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool. (Isaiah 1:18 NLT)
Holy Spirit Part 4: Guidance in our daily lives
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth. (John 16:13a ESV)
Humility Frees Us
He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. (Psalm 25:9 ESV)
Holy Spirit Part 3: The Gifts of the Spirit
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 4:10–11)
Community is a Vital Ingredient
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:15)
Holy Spirit Part 2: “Missionary Spirit”
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. (Acts 1:8 ESV)