Post on 20-Jan-2016
“But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you” (NKJV).
Luke 6:27-28Luke 6:27-28
Jesus’ Attitude toward EnemiesJesus’ Attitude toward Enemies
I. “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him?” (Matt. 18:21-22).
He Held No Grudges
Jesus’ Attitude toward EnemiesJesus’ Attitude toward Enemies
II. “When He was reviled He did not revile in return”
He Bore Injury Without Malice
• 1 Peter 2:21-23• 1 Corinthians 13:5
Jesus’ Attitude toward EnemiesJesus’ Attitude toward Enemies
III. “Today I must stay at your home” (Luke 19:1-8).
He Was Kind to His Enemies
• Matthew 26:47-50
Jesus’ Attitude toward EnemiesJesus’ Attitude toward Enemies
IV. “Father, forgive them” (Luke 23:32-34).
Jesus Was Forgiving
• Matthew 6:14-15• Matthew 18:35• Philippians 4:9• 1 Corinthians 11:1