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Speaking of inspired art – Bible truth found in the song: ‘Sweet Forgiveness‘

God gives such beautiful insight to His people at times, these come to us in various ways. Sometimes it’s the understanding of just the right things to say in answer to a desperate soul’s request. There are also times when God moves an artist’s heart to write down inspired lyrics, words that will reach deep into another’s heart and reveal great truths.

– I hope you find a quick look into this beautiful song will do the same for you…

I have made a YouTube version of this song available if you click on this link…

‘Sweet Forgiveness’ by Gordon Mote

(Verse #1/a)

“They say forgiveness is the fragrance of the violet,

that lingers on to shoe when crushed, flows into the ground.“

– I must say that this is the line that captured my attention. A powerful description of what it takes to give others our forgiveness…

Q1. Fill in the correct missing words... From Matthew 6:14 (GNB) “If you _______ ______ the wrongs they have done to you, your Father in heaven will also forgive you.”

a/ pay back     b/ remember long     c/ forgive others

Q2. Fill in the correct missing words… From 1^st Peter 3:9 (GNB) Do not pay back evil with evil or cursing with cursing; instead, pay back with __ ________, because a blessing is what God promised to give you when He called you.

a/ a shunning     b/ a blessing     c/ a fist

(Verse #1/b)
– It isn’t an easy request that God requires of us, that is why the next line rings so true…

“Precious few possess the strength to give it,
Lord, I’m just glad that You were looking down.“

Q3. Fill in the correct missing words... From 1^st Peter 3:17 (GNB) For it is better ___ ______ for doing good, if this should be God’s will, than for doing evil.

a/ to benefit     b/ the blessing     c/ to suffer

Q4. Fill in the correct missing words… From 1^st Peter 3:11-12 (GNB) You must turn away from evil and do good; you must strive for peace with all your heart. (12) For the Lord ________ ______ the righteous and listens to their prayers; but He opposes those who do evil.”

a/ watches over     b/ will judge     c/ will ignore

(Chorus)

Sweet Forgiveness, a Gift that is always stronger than the sin.
Sweet Forgiveness, a second chance to walk with You again.

Q5. Fill in the correct missing words... From 1^st John 1:7 (GNB) But if we live in the light—just as He is in the light—then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, _______ us from every sin.

a/ convicts     b/ condemns     c/ purifies

Q6. Fill in the correct missing words… From 1^st John 1:9 (GNB) But if we confess our sins to God, he will keep his promise and do what is right: he will forgive us our sins and _______ ___ ____ all our wrongdoing.

a/ purify us from     b/ make note of     c/ save in records

As we move on in our quiz, I hope these words resonate in your heart…
Sweet Forgiveness, a Gift that is always stronger than, the sin.
Sweet Forgiveness, a second chance to walk with You again.

 

Pg.#2
(Verse #2/a)

You wiped away my tears and said you’re only human.
To hear that from You, Lord, to be a soul divine.

Q7. Fill in the correct missing words… From 1^st Matthew 26:40-41 (GNB) Then He (Jesus) returned to the three disciples and found them asleep; and He said to Peter, “How is it that you three were not able to keep watch with me for even one hour? (41) Keep watch and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the ______ __ ______.”

a/ devil is powerful     b/ subject is boring     c/ flesh is weak

Q8. Fill in the correct missing words… From 1^st Psalm 51:17 (GNB) My sacrifice is a humble spirit, O God; you will ____ ______ a humble and repentant heart.

a/ totally ignore     b/ not reject     c/ truly disdain

(Verse #2/b)
I’m thankful for the love that I’m not losing,
And the mercy that You’ve shown this heart of mine.

Q9. Fill in the correct missing words… From John 3:16 (GNB) For God ______ ___ ______ so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life.

a/ disregarded the world     b/ hated the world     c/ loved the world

Q10. Fill in the correct missing words… From John 3:17 (GNB) For God did not send his Son into the world to be its judge, but to ___ ___ _______.

a/ be the executioner     b/ be its Savior     c/ be its destroyer

– What a great song of God’s trustworthy love and forgiveness for us who grieve Him so…

“Sweet Forgiveness, a Gift that is always stronger than, the sin.
Sweet Forgiveness, a second chance to walk with You again.“

Are you aware of this forgiveness? If not I invite you to message me using the forms provided.
All you need do is turn your thoughts to our unseen Father God, and by faith talk to Him and ask Him to forgive your sins, and commit yourself to turning away from all sin to follow Him.

He is indeed STRONGER than any sin… God bless! …(KK)

Click here for a PDF copy of Pg.#1

Click here for a PDF copy of Pg.#2