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Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I… Matthew 18:21-22

Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!” Matthew 18:21-22	Then Peter came up to him and asked, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy times seven.” forgiveness neighbor sin
Well then, am I suggesting that the law of God is sinful? Of course not! In fact, it was the law that showed me my sin. I would never have known that coveting is wrong if the law had not said, “You must not covet.” Romans 7:7	What then should we say? That the Law is sinful? Absolutely not! Yet if it had not been for the Law, I would not have known what sin was. I would not have known what covet is if the Law had not said, “You shall not covet.” sin law desires

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Ephesians 5:15-16	Therefore, take care to live as intelligent people, and do not be like those who are senseless. Make the most of the present time, for this is a wicked age. wisdom life mind
Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23	Then he said to all who were with him, “Anyone who wishes to follow me must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” obedience crucifixion
Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:1	As for you, my child, take strength from the grace that is in Christ Jesus. grace strength Jesus
And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. John 13:14	So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. humility serving Jesus
When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30	When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Jesus Spirit easter
Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32	Then Jesus said to those Jews who did believe in him, “If you remain faithful to my word, you will truly be my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” truth Word of God following
So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. Galatians 5:16	Hence, I advise you to be guided by the Spirit, so that you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. sin Spirit desires
Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.” Acts 10:34-35	Then Peter addressed them: “I now understand how true it is that God has no favorites, but that in every nation all those who fear God and do what is right are acceptable to him.” obedience righteousness evangelism
So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment. 2 Peter 2:9	Therefore, the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from their trials and to hold the wicked for punishment until the Day of Judgment. temptation judgment punishment
Then I observed that most people are motivated to success because they envy their neighbors. But this, too, is meaningless—like chasing the wind. Ecclesiastes 4:4	Then I came to realize that all toil and skill in work derive from one person’s envy of another. This also is vanity and a chase after the wind. work neighbor desires
My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice! Proverbs 23:15	My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad. wisdom heart joy
Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship. He said, “I came naked from my mother’s womb, and I will be naked when I leave. The Lord gave me what I had, and the Lord has taken it away. Praise the name of the Lord!” Job 1:20-21	Then Job arose, tore his cloak, and shaved his head. He threw himself prostrate on the ground and said: “Naked I emerged from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” worship suffering sadness
So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. Romans 10:17	So then, faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. faith evangelism listening
That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God. Romans 8:8	Those who live according to the flesh can never be pleasing to God. sin dependence desires
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” Genesis 2:18	And the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I wish to make another creature who will be like him.” creation marriage relationships
If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, I will send you the seasonal rains. The land will then yield its crops, and the trees of the field will produce their fruit. Leviticus 26:3-4	Follow my statutes and keep my commandments and obey them. Then I will give you rain in its proper season and the yield of the land shall increase and the trees of the field shall bear their fruit. obedience law blessing
Then Jesus shouted, “Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!” And with those words he breathed his last. Luke 23:46	He cried out, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” And with these words he breathed his last. easter Jesus Father
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. Luke 23:34	Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. crucifixion forgiveness easter
Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the Lord your God disciplines you for your own good. Deuteronomy 8:5	Thus you could understand that the Lord, your God, was disciplining you, just like a father disciplines his son. Father learning punishment
And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath. Matthew 12:12	How much more valuable a man is than a sheep! Therefore, it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath. sabbath valuable
Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies! Psalm 34:13	Then keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. speaking evil truth
At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. Genesis 3:7	Their eyes were opened and they realized that they were naked. They took fig leaves and sewed them together, making themselves a covering. clothing sin
Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.” John 20:29	Then Jesus said to him, “You have come to believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” faith Jesus blessing

Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me.

Now, if you will obey my voice and keep my covenant, you will be my own possession from among all the peoples, for the entire earth is mine.