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He Has Made Me Glad 103 1 He has made me Glad

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When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my Lord All the vain things that charm me most I sacrifice them to His blood.

See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did ever such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all.

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Genesis 27-33

THE DIFFICULTIES OF FORGIVENESS Genesis 27-33

DIFFICULTY OF SEEKING FORGIVENESS Jacob had to go home

DIFFICULTY OF SEEKING Often delayed by pride, fear or neglect Requires a recognition of God’s call

Matthew 5:23-24 23 Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.

DIFFICULTY OF SEEKING Often delayed by pride, fear or neglect Requires a recognition of God’s call Demands evidence of penitence

EVIDENCE OF PENITENCE JACOB US Apologize Sent gifts Offer restitution Change actions Sent gifts Bowed down Called Esau “lord”

DIFFICULTY OF SEEKING Often delayed by pride, fear or neglect Requires a recognition of God’s call Demands evidence of penitence The first step is the hardest: GO

The prodigal son had to do more than rehearse a speech – HE HAD TO GO HOME

DIFFICULTY OF OFFERING FORGIVENESS Esau had to release the past

DIFFICULTY OF OFFERING Facing a past injustice is painful Forgiveness is a beautiful act of strength It is possible even without the penitence of the offender

Luke 9:54-56 54 When His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” 55 But He turned and rebuked them, [and said, “You do not know what kind of spirit you are of; 56 for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.”] And they went on to another village.

Luke 23:33-34 33 When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left. 34 But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves.

DIFFICULTY OF ACCEPTING FORGIVENESS Jacob had to trust Esau’s offer

DIFFICULTY OF ACCEPTING Trust puts us at risk Grace is hard to accept – pride, guilt, unworthiness The key: Don’t forget your sin; Don’t forget your forgiveness

I Timothy 1:12-15 12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, 13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; 14 and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus. 15 It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all.

Genesis 33:10 10 Jacob said, “No, please, if now I have found favor in your sight, then take my present from my hand, for I see your face as one sees the face of God, and you have received me favorably.

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1-1 Nothing But the Blood of Jesus 902 1-1 Nothing But the Blood of Jesus

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We Shall See The King Some Day

We Shall See The King Some Day

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