The document discusses Joseph forgiving his brothers for the wrongs they committed against him years ago. It notes that Joseph's brothers asked for forgiveness, citing Genesis 50:17. The document then provides guidance on forgiveness, stating it requires comforting and speaking kindly to the offender, being humble, keeping perspective, and actively helping the other person. It closes by urging forgiveness and citing a Bible verse.

1. Please Forgive
Genesis 50:15-21

21. 17 years later…

23. Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their
sin, because they did evil to you. And now, please forgive
the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.
Genesis 50:17

24. Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their
sin, because they did evil to you. And now, please forgive
the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.
Genesis 50:17

26. Forgive

27. Provide comfort and speak kindly
Forgive

28. Be humble.
Forgive

29. Keep Perspective
Forgive

30. Actively Help
Forgive

31. Please Forgive.
Please Forgive.

32. We implore you on
behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20

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35. The Blessedness of Forgiveness
#01
Please Forgive
Genesis 50.15-21
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart
2019 July 21
www.1corinthians1614.com
Synopsis: Joseph’s brothers desire that Joseph forgive them for all the wrong they had done to him.
Joseph reminds us that forgiveness requires that we a) comfort & speak kindly; b) be humble; c) keep
perspective; and, d) actively help
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
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