seventy times seven
an infinite number
we are to forgive
without ceasing
love over all
not seeking revenge
seventy times seven
a challenge to this hot head
these words spoken
to Peter, the rock,
a challenge to us
so fully human
to truly love our neighbors
as Christ loves us.
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September 23, 2014
drafted September 13, 2014
seventy times seven - 2
Matthew 18:21-22
Matthew 18:21-35
“An Unforgiving Servant” (NCV)
Luke 23:34
John 13:33-35
devotion for September 13, 2014
read September 13, 2014
&
“Choosing God –
Freeing the Soul”
for September 8, 2014 to September 14, 2014
by Catherine Cavanaugh
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
&
overview page
Exodus 14:19-31
story of God’s parting the Red Sea
and drowning the Egyptians soldiers
Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21
“The Song of Moses (Exodus 15:1-21)(NCV)
Romans 14:1-12
“Don’t Criticize Other People” (NCV)
Matthew 18:21-35
“An Unforgiving Servant” (NCV)
the parable of the unforgiving servant
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