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Joseph Forgave His Brothers

Matthew 6:14-15 “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

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Joseph Forgave His Brothers

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  1. Matthew 6:14-15 “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 7:2 “For in the same way as you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Matthew 18:35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.’’ Mark 11:25 “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.’’  Colossians 3:13 “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” James 2:13 “Judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.”

  2. Joseph Forgave His Brothers

  3. Joseph Forgave His Brothers 1. We must forgive others so that God will forgive us.

  4. Joseph Forgave His Brothers 1. We must forgive others so that God will forgive us. 2. We must forgive others even if it is hard to do.

  5. So how do we forgive those who have hurt us?

  6. So how do we forgive those who have hurt us? 1. Remember that God can use the bad things that happen to us.

  7. So how do we forgive those who have hurt us? 1. Remember that God can use the bad things that happen to us. Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God…”

  8. So how do we forgive those who have hurt us? 1. Remember that God can use the bad things that happen to us. Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God…” 2. Remember how much God has forgiven us.

  9. So how do we forgive those who have hurt us? 1. Remember that God can use the bad things that happen to us. Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God…” 2. Remember how much God has forgiven us. Romans 3:23 “We all sin and fall short of the glory of God.”

  10. So how do we forgive those who have hurt us? 1. Remember that God can use the bad things that happen to us. Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God…” 2. Remember how much God has forgiven us. Romans 3:23 “We all sin and fall short of the glory of God.” 3. Remember that God will judge those who do us harm.

  11. So how do we forgive those who have hurt us? 1. Remember that God can use the bad things that happen to us. Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God…” 2. Remember how much God has forgiven us. Romans 3:23 “We all sin and fall short of the glory of God.” 3. Remember that God will judge those who do us harm. Romans 12:19 “Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God…” 1 Peter 2:23 “While being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously.”

  12. 1. Real forgiveness is more than just letting it go.

  13. 1. Real forgiveness is more than just letting it go. Matthew 5:44 “But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.” Luke 6:27-28 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Romans 12:14 “Bless those who persecute you.” 1 Peter 3:9 “Not returning evil for evil, or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead.”

  14. 1. Real forgiveness is more than just letting it go. Matthew 5:44 “But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.” Luke 6:27-28 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Romans 12:14 “Bless those who persecute you.” 1 Peter 3:9 “Not returning evil for evil, or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead.” 2. Do you have to wait for someone to ask for forgiveness before you forgive?

  15. 1. Real forgiveness is more than just letting it go. Matthew 5:44 “But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.” Luke 6:27-28 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Romans 12:14 “Bless those who persecute you.” 1 Peter 3:9 “Not returning evil for evil, or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead.” 2. Do you have to wait for someone to ask for forgiveness before you forgive? NO.

  16. 1. Real forgiveness is more than just letting it go. Matthew 5:44 “But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.” Luke 6:27-28 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Romans 12:14 “Bless those who persecute you.” 1 Peter 3:9 “Not returning evil for evil, or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead.” 2. Do you have to wait for someone to ask for forgiveness before you forgive? NO. Doesn’t God extend His grace and mercy to us continuously?

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