Forgiveness

May we have the courage to step up, speak up, and forgive! 1. Colossians 3:13 “Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you.” 2. Ephesians 4:31-32 “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” 3. Mark 11:25 “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” 4. Luke 6:37 “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.” 5. Matthew 18:21-35 – The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Verse 35 “So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”

Declaration prayer 1/26 SPEAK LIFE OVER your HOME

If you believe in the power of God to transform and protect your family, take these words to heart. Write them down, post them in your home, and declare them boldly over your family every day. Your words carry authority, and by speaking this declaration, you invite the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in your household. Here is the declaration: “Our family breaks and renounces every work of Satan, lust, pride, the work of the flesh, the world, and every work of our own understanding in Jesus’ mighty name. None of those things are a part of our inheritance or God’s promises. No. In fact, greater is he that is in us, and nothing the enemy throws at us is bigger or more powerful than Jesus. The power of the Holy Spirit is greater than all of these things. Right now, we stand against temptation and pray that none of our family will fall into it in the mighty name of Jesus. Father, fill us. Baptize us right now with your Holy Spirit empowering us. Make us a burning lamp. Set us ablaze. Break the power of Jezebel in our home. In Jesus’ name, we are healed and whole. Father, put a fire that shuts up in our bones. Help us to share the gospel and know who you are in our home as our family. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen

Bsf 22/1/26 Haggai

22/1/26 bsf Haggai Obedience faith require God 1st in our life D1 - putting God 1st (Haggai 1:1-15) Admonish and inspire ppl to build God’s temple Haggai 1:4 “Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?” Sanctification Who is 1st, when pressure comes “Give careful thot” God call his ppl to build his temple. PRINCIPLE 1 God reveals misplaced priorities to realign His people with His purposes. Div 2 - Trusting God’s Work (H2:1-23) V4-5 Discouraged comparing to Solomon magnificent temple. Shaking - for establishing of coming Messiah. 3rd message : exaltation to obey Hebrew 3;19 “From this Day on, I will bless you. “ Zerubabel the descendant of David line. PRINCIPLE 11: God ‘s work done in God’s way results in God’s glory.

Root of bitterness

In scripture, bitterness is a corrosive, unforgiving spiritual poison stemming from unresolved anger, resentment, and hurt, leading to malice, strife, and spiritual decay, warned against in verses like Ephesians 4:31-32 as something to be replaced by kindness and forgiveness, while also symbolizing affliction and servitude (e.g., bitter herbs in Passover). It's described as a "root" (Hebrews 12:15) that defiles many and a symptom of deep-seated sin, like Cain's envy or Simon the sorcerer's spiritual bondage (Acts 8:23). Key Aspects of Bitterness in the Bible: Definition: A bitter taste, but figuratively, a deep-seated resentment, hostility, and unforgiveness, often born from feeling wronged. Origin: Festering anger, self-righteousness, and a sense of injustice, like Cain's reaction to Abel's offering or Naomi's grief (Ruth 1:20). Nature: A spiritual poison that corrodes the heart, leading to harsh words, slandering, and malice (Ephesians 4:31). Consequences: Destroys relationships, hinders spiritual growth, and can lead to slavery (Acts 8:23, Hebrews 12:15). Biblical Examples: Cain: Consumed by jealousy and self-pity after his offering was rejected. Naomi: Expresses bitterness over her losses ("bitter" - Ruth 1:20). Simon the Sorcerer: Described as being in the "gall of bitterness" (Acts 8:23). Solution: Forgiveness, kindness, compassion, and repentance, as shown in Ephesians 4:31-32, which contrasts bitterness with forgiving one another. How Scripture Addresses It: Warning: "See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many" (Hebrews 12:15). Command: "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you" (Ephesians 4:31-32).