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Welcome @genglert

This is why reading the Whole Bible is important. The whole thing is about Jesus. When you look at it through this lens, you see so much more than you would just dry reading it. Some examples?

Virgin birth: Isaiah 7:14 predicts a virgin will conceive and bear a son called Immanuel, fulfilled in Matthew 1:23 (Isaiah 7:14).

Birthplace: Micah 5:2 foretells the Messiah’s birth in Bethlehem, fulfilled in Matthew 2:1 (Micah 5:2).

Suffering and sacrifice: Isaiah 53 describes the Messiah being pierced, crushed, and oppressed for humanity’s sins, fulfilled in Jesus’ crucifixion (Isaiah 53:5, 7).

Kingship and righteousness: Psalm 72 and Jeremiah 23:5 speak of a righteous king from David’s line, pointing to Jesus’ eternal reign (Psalm 72:1–4; Jeremiah 23:5).

Triumphal entry: Zechariah 9:9 predicts a humble king riding a donkey, fulfilled in Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem (Zechariah 9:9).

Jesus is also revealed through types and symbols in the Old Testament:
Sacrificial lamb: The Passover lamb in Exodus 12 and the sin offerings in Leviticus foreshadow Jesus as the ultimate sacrificial Lamb of God, whose blood brings salvation (Exodus 12:21–23; Leviticus 16:15).

Adam as a type: Adam represents humanity, and Jesus is the “second Adam,” bringing redemption and life (Genesis 1–3; Romans 5:12–21).

Melchizedek: The priest-king of Salem prefigures Christ’s eternal priesthood (Genesis 14:18–20; Hebrews 7).

Jesus Himself affirmed that the Old Testament points to Him. He explained that Moses and the Prophets wrote about Him (John 5:46)

“You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me,” John 5:39

" For if you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote of me." John 5:46

After His resurrection, He interpreted all Scriptures concerning Himself to His disciples (Luke 24:27). He also referenced Isaiah 53 and other passages as fulfilled in His life and mission (Luke 22:37; Luke 4:18–21).
Peter

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Grateful for the reminder from 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 that God’s comfort is not only for our endurance, but for ministry to others. :revolving_hearts:

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I feel my ex-husband and father of my two children turned his back on God. He told me almost daily I was fat, lazy, stupid, et cetera, (untrue) He chocked me until I was losing consciousness. I obtained a divorce. Was that wrong?

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Most agree, including the Pastor of my church that physical abuse in a marriage is grounds for divorce. God requires that you forgive your husband, but leaving him is the right thing to do. Not easy, but right.
He’s been abusive to you in both word and deed. You’re not required to stay with him. I’m sorry you’re going through this. You’ll come out of it with time, but right now it’s hard.

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We must forgive b/c God requires it not because anyone deserves it especially a domestic abuser which God also calls wicked and a reviler theyre most likely liars which God calls an abomination. sooo with that said forgiveness is in no way reconciliation.

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Welcome @corrina, I’m glad you’re here. I agree 100 percent. Yes, they do not deserve it; however, neither do we. We all deserve to burn, but it is only through His grace that we are forgiven.
Peter

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Good morning. That teaching was very applicable to my life and I thank you very much. I haven’t ever looked at God as a genie necessarily but have gotten frustrated a few times and not having a repeated prayer answered. At least answered the way that I would like it answered. This just reiterated that if my prayer is not according to God’s will the chances are it will not be answered in the manner in which I expect or want. Anyway thank you very much for putting this out there. Have a good day

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I really enjoyed today bible verse devotional about forgiveness. But my question is once you ask for forgiveness and that person doesn’t want to forgive you then what are you supposed to do with this situation?

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First, welcome, @Teri71. Glad you are here. This is one of the most painful places to be in. It is incredibly heavy when you have done the hard, humbling work of owning your mistake and asking for forgiveness, only to be met with a closed door.

First, recognize the limits of your responsibility. The Apostle Paul addresses this exact relational gridlock in Romans 12:18. He writes:

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”

This verse is incredibly liberating because it acknowledges a hard reality. That peace is a two-way street, and sometimes it is not possible. The Bible places a strict boundary on your spiritual obligations. You are entirely responsible for the " as far as it depends on you" part, the confession, the repentance, the apology, and the willingness to make things right.

Once you have genuinely executed that part, your scriptural obligation for reconciliation is fulfilled. If the other person chooses to keep the wall up, that is a matter between them and God. You are not required to crawl under a burden of ongoing guilt for a door they choose to lock.

Scripture draws a sharp line between your standing with God and your horizontal relationship with that person. When you confess your wrong, God’s forgiveness is instantaneous and absolute.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9.

However, human reconciliation is a completely different mechanism. Reconciliation requires two ingredients that take time: repentance (your part) and restored trust (their part). Forgiveness is a solo decision to release resentment. Reconciliation is a joint venture to rebuild a relationship.

The person you hurt may need months, years, or a lifetime to process the pain. They may never trust you again, and biblically, they are not obligated to put themselves back in harm’s way. You must give them the emotional space to grieve and heal at their own pace, without using Scripture to pressure or rush them into a reconciliation they aren’t ready for.

Your freedom from guilt is bought by Christ, not by the approval or forgiveness of the person you hurt. If you have genuinely repented and asked for their forgiveness, you can clean your hands, step back, and rest in the fact that you are fully forgiven by God, even if you are currently unforgiven by man.
Peter

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I have a son with cancer, and it is very easy to get discouraged and have no hope. But God, who is faithful and the provider of hope and peace, gives me a reason to have hope that this will be turned around for God’s glory!

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I think this instillment in you has lead you to a very bright future. I am happy for you.

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Hi, Teri. I so related to your question because I’m in that possible situation myself.

Praise God for His perfect timing! Today, after Crosswalk’s email & this devotional we’re focusing on, Crosswalk sent another email & devotional which has already helped me greatly before I’ve really meditated on the verses. And I plan to read the devotional again, too.

Go to Crosswalk’s website & look for this: “What Happens to Us When We Refuse to Forgive.”

I hope that He uses this devotional to strengthen & encourage you!

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My sister had breast cancer. She is currently cancer free, for almost 7 years. We did pray, but we also turned to natural clean foods. Lots of non gmo veggies along with wheat grass. Frozen and powder form. We still take it. It is good for everyone but particularly those with cancer. We also eat cottage cheese with fresh ground flax seed. Read about the cottage cheese and flax seed, years ago. Our wonderful mini schnauzer had a cancerous tumor by his tail. We fed him two tblsp of cottage cheese with a tbsp ground flax seed, every day. The vet wouldn’t give him his yearly shots because he said Sam would only be with us for a couple months. 3 mos later we had to take him back for his shots, and the vet asked what we had done. He said he would tell all his clients about this. I don’t want to give you false hope, but I truly believe there are God Given foods and plants out there that will help cure us. And wheat grass juice and cottage cheese with ground flax, taste good. Or at least he should find that they aren’t that bad. :slight_smile: Blessings.

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Thank you for your post. Would love to hear more on your diet or things you changed. I believe God has given us so much more than we realize.

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My verse was we are made in his image. Woe I feel for him. It has been a ruff ride and it’s not over with yet. We should stay until it’s finished because of the Lord . I’m glad I’m made in his image not theirs and not who their want me to be and so should you . Not just anyone should counsel you

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What a blessing/praise report, I am glad to hear they both recovered! And thank you kindly for sharing that info, we have a dog who’s got a tumor but she’s been energetic still so I’m hopeful this can help her!:folded_hands:t2::folded_hands:t2::blush:

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