GOD'S POWER - FORGIVENESS

God promised to forgive us of all of our sins both known and unknown.  We should all pray for God's power to have a forgiving heart with one another.

"Who is a God like you, who pardons sin...forgives the transgressions... You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.  You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea."  Micah 7:18, 19

"For if you forgive others when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."  Matthew 6:14

"Therefore, my brothers and sisters, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you."  Acts 13:38

"Christ Jesus who died - more than that, who was raised to life - is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us."  Romans 8:34b

"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace..."  Ephesians 1:7

Bible Trivia Questions
1.    Which sea did the Israelites cross through to escape the Egyptians?
2.    What is "more difficult than a camel going through the eye of a needle"?
3.    For how many years did the Israelites wander in the wilderness?
4.    What does a "good tree" bring forth?
5.    Which small body part can "boast of great things"?
6.    What was the name of Abraham's first wife?
7.    What did God do on the seventh day, after he had finished creating everything?
8.    On what day did the apostles receive the Holy Spirit?
9.    At the Last Supper, what items of food and drink did Jesus give thanks for?
10.  When Jesus was in the wilderness, what was he tempted to turn into loaves of bread?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Isaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Bible Trivia Question Answers
1.    Red Sea - Exodus 13:18
2.    A rich man entering the Kingdom of God - Matthew 19:24
3.    Forty - Joshua - 5:6
4.    Good fruit -Matthew 7:17
5.    Tongue - James 3:5
6.    Sarah - Genesis 17:15
7.    Rested - Genesis 2:1-3
8.    Day of Pentecost - Acts 2:1-4
9.    Bread and wine - Matthew 26:26-27
10.  Stones - Matthew 4:3