In this message, Pastor Tony addresses the challenging topic of “when family hurts,” exploring how to navigate sin, forgiveness, and reconciliation within relationships. He emphasizes that just as God, through Jesus, forgave our overwhelming sin debt, we are called to extend grace and forgiveness to others.
In this message, Hezekiah tackles the difficult question of “what to do when the people who are supposed to love you hurt you.” Drawing on the biblical story of Joseph and the life of C.S. Lewis, he explains that family hurt is inevitable in a fallen world. Hezekiah encourages listeners to avoid common unhelpful responses like building walls, harboring bitterness, or minimizing pain, and instead emphasizes that true healing comes from inviting Jesus into our wounds.
In this message, Pastor Justin addresses the profound pain of family hurt, drawing from the biblical story of Joseph and the concept that “Family Hurts, Faith Forgives.” He explains that while we cannot control the pain inflicted upon us, we can choose our response, emphasizing that forgiveness, though difficult, is a healing and liberating act. Justin highlights how Joseph’s ability to forgive stemmed from knowing God’s place, gaining a divine perspective on his suffering, and choosing to bless rather than harm. Ultimately, he asserts that our capacity to forgive is rooted in Jesus’s ultimate forgiveness of us and our new position in Christ.
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