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BIBLE HEROES WHO FORGAVE
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June 2, 2019
with Pastor Terrell
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“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” ~ Ephesians 4:32 ~
BIBLE HEROES WHO FORGAVE A powerful example of forgiveness emerged from an experience of such horror that is difficult for us to imagine. During the Holocaust, countless children were exterminated at the Ravensbruck concentration camp. When the place was finally liberated, a piece of paper was found, placed with the body of a dead child; on the paper were the words written by an unknown dead prisoner. “O Lord, remember not only the men and women of good will, but also those of ill will. But do not remember all the suffering they have inflicted on us — remember instead the fruits we have bought, thanks to this suffering: our comradeship, our loyalty, our humility, our courage, our generosity, the greatness of heart which has grown out of all this. And when those who have inflicted suffering on us come to judgment, let all the fruits which we have borne be their forgiveness.” [The Hidden Jesus, p. 149] We recognize, of course, how this prayer is similar to the words of forgiveness that Christ spoke on the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” ~ Luke 23:34 ~
It is also similar to Stephen’s prayer when he was martyred by the angry mob. “Then he fell on his knees and cried out, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’” ~ Acts 7:60 ~
PASTORAL STAFF Terrell Eldreth, Senior Pastor Scott Terry, Worship Pastor
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• Kidz 4 Christ during Morning Worship • Evening Worship Service 6:00 PM