Ep. 122: More Than Conquerors: The Giant of “Refusing to Forgive” vs. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies

In Podcast Episode 122, “More Than Conquerors: The Giant of “Refusing to Forgive” vs. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies,” Kim discusses the giant of “Refusing to Forgive.” One of Satan’s greatest weapons is convincing us to hold on to the poison of bitterness.

 

The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 17:1-58 with the key verses 4-7, 33.

 

Additional Verses:

 

“Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! “Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who decided to bring his accounts up to date with servants who had borrowed money from him. In the process, one of his debtors was brought in who owed him millions of dollars. He couldn’t pay, so his master ordered that he be sold—along with his wife, his children, and everything he owned—to pay the debt. “But the man fell down before his master and begged him, ‘Please, be patient with me, and I will pay it all.’ Then his master was filled with pity for him, and he released him and forgave his debt. “But when the man left the king, he went to a fellow servant who owed him a few thousand dollars. He grabbed him by the throat and demanded instant payment. “His fellow servant fell down before him and begged for a little more time. ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it,’ he pleaded. But his creditor wouldn’t wait. He had the man arrested and put in prison until the debt could be paid in full. “When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened. Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, ‘You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me. Shouldn’t you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?’ Then the angry king sent the man to prison to be tortured until he had paid his entire debt. “That’s what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters”

Matthew 18:21-35

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34a)

 

 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32)

 

 

Weekly Assignment Feature: 

 

Commit to draining the poison of bitterness from your heart by choosing to forgive at least one person.

Additional Resources:

 

“Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible” by Max Lucado

 

“Goliath Must Fall: Winning the Battle Against Your Giants” by Louie Giglio

 

"Dear Lord. 

Only you know the intensity of the poison of bitterness running through my veins. I understand this poison should not reside in the presence of Your Holy Spirit. Please use Your Word to open my spiritual eyes to the ground Satan holds in my heart, Your plan for my life, and how I can release this poison TODAY in the healthiest manner.

Amen."

Bitterness is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. (Joanna Weaver)

 

13 Steps to Forgiving the Unforgivable by Dr. Charles Stanley.  http://static1.squarespace.com/static/56dee43ee321400514f98522/t/57571790746fb9212258ea6b/1465325456966/2+COUN+401+Mag+2.pdf

 

Guideposts Classics: Corrie ten Boom on Forgiveness. https://www.guideposts.org/better-living/positive-living/guideposts-classics-corrie-ten-boom-forgiveness

 

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RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:

• “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
• “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
• “Life Application Study Bible”
• “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
• Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
• Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
• “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)

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Reference:

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.