Gospel in a Cinquain Verse 10 Continued…Messiah–Forgiving
Jesus and Forgiveness
Jesus not only taught frequently about forgiveness, he also demonstrated his own willingness to forgive. Here are several examples that should be an encouragement to recognize his willingness to forgive us also.
Jesus forgave
Reference
the paralyzed man lowered on a mat through the roof
9:2-8
the woman caught in adultery...............
John 8:3-11
the woman who anointed his feet with perfume......
Luke 7:44-50
Peter, for denying he knew Jesus.............
John 18:15-18, 25-27; 21:15-19
the criminal on the cross.................
Luke 23:39-43
the people who crucified him...............
Luke 23:34
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This is one way that we prove that Jesus was God. Only God can forgive sins.
And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.” Luke 5:21-24 (ESV)
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