Another Old Testament character whose story illustrates forgiveness is David, the king of Israel.

The story of Joseph and his brothers illustrates another story of forgiveness.Joseph had several milestones in his life, these include when his brothers threw him into a ditch; when he was sold to the Midianites; when he was resold to Potiphar; when Potiphar’s wife accused him falsely; his imprisonment.....

Those who have gone through a period of bitterness would testify to the fact that, there is a relationship between forgiveness and physical wellbeing as well as emotional healing.

In Jeremiah 8:22, the prophet asked a penetrating question. “Is there no balm in Gilead, Is there no physician there? Why then is there no recovery. For the health of the daughter of my people?”

Jesus dealing with Peter failings leaves us with another example of how we can forgive those who hurt us or those who let us down. Perhaps no New Testament disciple was more impulsive and unstable like Peter.

As kings and priests, our calling is to reign. In Deuteronomy 15:6, we read about this great promise made to Israel: “For the Lord your God will bless you, just as He promised you; you shall...

Our redemption in Christ conferred on us rights and responsibilities as Priests and Kings. Those with the kingly disposition operate from a mindset. The kingly mindset affects their attitudes and values. David is an example of someone with a kingly mentality. 

In the first part of this series, we said that Christ is our pattern of how to function in the priestly and kingly office. Jesus is a Priest after the order of Melchizedek and the High Priest of the House of God (Heb.5: 6; 10:21). As Priest, He was holy, merciful, faithful, compassionate, selfless and…

For the past 10 weeks, we have focused on our identity in Christ. We have emphasised that our redemption in Christ bestows on us a unique identity we must be conscious of.

Identity is all about who we are and also what Christ has made us to be. We are who we are because of the influence of Christ on our lives. Outside of Christ we were strangers and foreigners who lived in disobedience.

Identity is all about who we are and also what Christ has made us to be. We are who we are because of the influence of Christ on our lives. Outside of Christ we were strangers and foreigners who lived in disobedience.

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him...