Evening: Psalm 18:21-50; Mark 2:1-12
The friends of a paralysed man dig through Jesus’ roof. He forgives them for ruining his roof. But his forgiveness signifies something bigger … In a world that often lives and dies on revenge, Jesus demonstrates that forgiveness is a powerful healing force. Forgiveness is counter-cultural, though, and therefore costly. Jesus is prepared, for forgiveness’ sake, to offer the best he has – his life. This story is a microcosm of Jesus’ life … the teacher and healer condemned for blasphemy, but ultimately vindicated as the one who makes all things new. Forgiveness may be our greatest gift, received or given.
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