Examples of Forgiveness
This man forgave his brothers who sold him into slavery, saying, "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.
Who is Joseph?
This man built an ark in faith, saving his family and two of every animal from the flood.
Who is Noah?
In this parable, a father forgives his son who squandered his inheritance and returns home repentant.
What is the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
This event, often described as "the trial of faith," can strengthen beliefs or cause doubt.
What is suffering?
This simple yet profound prayer taught by Jesus includes a plea for forgiveness as we forgive others.
What is the Lord's Prayer?
After denying Jesus three times, this disciple was forgiven and reinstated by Jesus with the command to "feed my sheep.
Who is Peter?
She had faith to hide Israelite spies in Jericho, leading to her family's salvation when the city was destroyed.
Who is Rahab?
This parable tells of a servant forgiven a large debt who then refuses to forgive a smaller debt owed to him.
What is the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant?
This modern-day challenge involves balancing faith with the demands and distractions of a busy life.
What is time management?
According to Matthew 18:22, Jesus said we should forgive not just seven times, but this many times.
What is seventy times seven (490)?
Jesus forgave this tax collector, who then promised to give half of his possessions to the poor and repay four times what he had cheated.
Who is Zacchaeus?
This leader marched around Jericho for seven days in faith until the walls fell down.
- Who is Joshua?
This parable features a landowner who forgives a servant’s debt after he pleads for mercy.
What is the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant?
Standing firm in faith despite this widespread social pressure can be difficult in today's world.
What is peer pressure?
This New Testament letter advises believers to "forgive as the Lord forgave you."
What is Colossians?
This Old Testament prophet forgave the people of Nineveh when they repented after he preached to them.
Who is Jonah?
Despite his doubts, this disciple proclaimed, "My Lord and my God!" after seeing Jesus' resurrection wounds.
Who is Thomas?
In this parable, a king forgives his servant's enormous debt but then has to deal with the servant’s lack of mercy towards others.
What is the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant?
This challenge involves maintaining faith while engaging with various beliefs in a diverse society.
What is religious tolerance?
This process involves letting go of resentment and thoughts of revenge, often considered essential for emotional healing.
What is forgiveness?
This woman, caught in adultery, was forgiven by Jesus when He said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more.
Who is the woman taken in adultery?
Known for his incredible faith, this Roman centurion believed Jesus could heal his servant just by speaking.
Who is the centurion?
This parable illustrates God's forgiveness and patience, comparing God to a man who patiently waits for his barren fig tree to bear fruit.
What is the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree?
Understanding how faith intersects with modern issues such as technology and ethics can be complicated.
What are the moral problems people are facing in today's world?
Known for forgiving her attacker, this woman became a symbol of forgiveness after surviving a brutal assault in 1986.
Who is Elizabeth Smart?