In my life the person who wronged me didn't ask forgiveness but Jesus sent the letter to my heart and I have been blessed by forgiving and moving forward. Forgiveness is healing balm to the innocent victim of sin.
Such a wonderful description of this weeks study, Love you guys. This is the quote that came to mind when I was listening to the last part "when you learn how to sit at the table with your Judas, then you understand the Love of Jesus Christ" xx
I highly suggest listening to the recent insight from Sistas In Zion regarding this story of Onesimus and Philemon. Onesimus was a slave of Philemon’s. He ran away, he freed himself. The concept that Philemon was the one needing to forgive is possibly the wrong take. Paul was indeed offering Philemon a chance to accept Onesimus as his brother and to basically create equality where that once did not exist. Onesimus was given an enormous challenge of going back to his once oppressor whom he freed himself from. Philemon was that one who needed to seek forgiveness. There is much depth to this story and I love how you touch on grace and how Paul appeals to Philemon and seems to understand the real history of their relationship. I think we need to bring more awareness to the slave issue and not make assumptions that Onesimus had stolen something or was in the wrong because he ran away. I have loved hearing your take on this but I’ve also found the take from our saints of color to be of utmost importance on this part of scripture.
Starting at about minute 22, regarding Philemon 1, the Spirit spoke to me and let me know this was especially for our family, and an upcoming visit from an estranged family member...thank you.
As I finished with Thessalonians I hated to say goodbye. It's as if I have come to know these people through my studying. I had to move on to this lesson in order to be prepared to teach my grandchildren next Monday. Ten of them come and w sit around the table after the chaos of dinner and study together. Between this and Redheaded Hostess my heart is so full of things to share it is seriously difficult to choose what is the most needful for them at this time. Thank you for opening up so much of the New Testament to me and through me to my precious grandchildren!
Thank you for this wonderful video and all your other videos! As an adult it's so wonderful to be able to feel like I am in seminary, or institute again, and have the scriptures opened up to me in such a beautiful way! Thank you both for sharing your gifts with us, so that we can all profit!
Because you are so good at what you do here, and that the Spirit is very strong with you both, we learn far more with the new CFM compared to the hour in church that it is simply amazing reading and understanding scripture and the outline now. Thank you for your service. God bless you and your families.
I LOVE your challenge at the end. It is the story of Christ's love. Victor Hugo writes this story in Les Misérables. Tears flow every time I hear or read the Bishop call Jean Valjean, "Brother." There is no hurt that is worth holding on to which would supplant the pure love that comes after heartfelt forgiveness.
My husband said he knows the feeling that you mentioned the men in prison talk about. Thanks for acknowledging the pains and fears and doubts of both sides of situations like that in a sensitive way. This video was special to me because I was not left feeling like less of a Christian for being human, hurting, and feeling so stretched on my forgiving journey. And he was also edified and represented.
Thank you so much for reading that letter from Christ and also mentioning boundaries! It's so hard to forgive when someone isn't sorry, and they are detrimental to have in our lives currently. I pray that I can forgive and still enjoy the safety of the loving boundaries set, and I will highlight that scripture!
Fabulous as always. Our teacher said she prayed and forgave her brother who doesn't speak to the family and they don't know why but she felt the peace so strongly afterwards and still does not understand the why he doesn't have anything to do with them.
I loved your insights on Paul's letter to "Phil" (!!) and the lessons we can take from that. You two are such a blessing in helping me better understand and love the New Testament....and you are both hilarious as well!! xo
Such a wonderful lesson. I love the challenge, even though it’s not easy. But I needed this encouragement to go through this process. Thanks so much for all you do!
I also thought about 1 Timothy 4:14,"neglect not the gift that is in thee". This could be the gift of the Holy Ghost - seek revelation, seek guidance and then act.
Thank you so much for letting us know where you are in the scriptures. Following along as you go helps me to mark them so I can refer back to them later! Bravo. And btw, Go Cubs!
Thank you When thinking about my gifts, and also made me wonder about my neglected gifts. You guys do a great job at explaining and challenging for more spiritual growth....(subscribed and alerts on)
Fun fact Onesimus means profitable, beneficial. As Paul is speaking he seems to be playing off of his name. When he ran away, in a sense he became not himself. Now restored by Christ he is again Onesimus, profitable.
After removing the original individuals I felt like the people to be inserted was Heavenly Father recieving the letter from Christ on my behalf. So powerful! Try it! Listen from 40 minutes on putting your name in to be reconciled to our Heavenly Father!
hmm...do you think he is possibly referring to our Patriarchal Blessings???... "the gift that was given to you by prophecy", and "laying on of hands"?! (Oh HA! I wrote this JUST BEFORE she said that!!!! Always a good feeling to know you're in tune and on track!!!) 'And about your wonderful breakdown of this: Sometimes, it takes the "act of", like "acting as though", stepping forward or in faith, to get the forgiveness process started. I know this one well.... thank you Paul, Y'all, and Jesus Christ.
Lol! Do you call each other to see what colour you both will wear for filming. Love this. One question, will be doing the same thing next year when we study the Book of Mormon?
I enjoy and appreciate your insights in your weekly videos. Would you be willing to include a pdf of the sheets on the board? Usualy I can read the larger chalk board writing but the paper sheets you point to, I am not able to read. Thank you for your time and your spiritual gifts of teaching and understanding. :)
If you go to this site www.emilybellefreeman.com/dont-miss-this and sign up, they send it to your e-mail every Monday. You can also go to the archives and get all the past ones as well.
Jenny McCaffrey I’ll answer that for ya. She had a big set and it hurt her hand to hold them. She took them to a book binder and separated them and rebound them with pink leather.
In my life the person who wronged me didn't ask forgiveness but Jesus sent the letter to my heart and I have been blessed by forgiving and moving forward. Forgiveness is healing balm to the innocent victim of sin.
Such a wonderful description of this weeks study, Love you guys. This is the quote that came to mind when I was listening to the last part "when you learn how to sit at the table with your Judas, then you understand the Love of Jesus Christ" xx
I highly suggest listening to the recent insight from Sistas In Zion regarding this story of Onesimus and Philemon. Onesimus was a slave of Philemon’s. He ran away, he freed himself. The concept that Philemon was the one needing to forgive is possibly the wrong take. Paul was indeed offering Philemon a chance to accept Onesimus as his brother and to basically create equality where that once did not exist. Onesimus was given an enormous challenge of going back to his once oppressor whom he freed himself from. Philemon was that one who needed to seek forgiveness. There is much depth to this story and I love how you touch on grace and how Paul appeals to Philemon and seems to understand the real history of their relationship. I think we need to bring more awareness to the slave issue and not make assumptions that Onesimus had stolen something or was in the wrong because he ran away. I have loved hearing your take on this but I’ve also found the take from our saints of color to be of utmost importance on this part of scripture.
Starting at about minute 22, regarding Philemon 1, the Spirit spoke to me and let me know this was especially for our family, and an upcoming visit from an estranged family member...thank you.
As I finished with Thessalonians I hated to say goodbye. It's as if I have come to know these people through my studying. I had to move on to this lesson in order to be prepared to teach my grandchildren next Monday. Ten of them come and w sit around the table after the chaos of dinner and study together. Between this and Redheaded Hostess my heart is so full of things to share it is seriously difficult to choose what is the most needful for them at this time. Thank you for opening up so much of the New Testament to me and through me to my precious grandchildren!
Thank you for this wonderful video and all your other videos! As an adult it's so wonderful to be able to feel like I am in seminary, or institute again, and have the scriptures opened up to me in such a beautiful way! Thank you both for sharing your gifts with us, so that we can all profit!
I really felt the spirit in this discussion of forgiveness. Thank you for sharing from your hearts.
Because you are so good at what you do here, and that the Spirit is very strong with you both, we learn far more with the new CFM compared to the hour in church that it is simply amazing reading and understanding scripture and the outline now. Thank you for your service. God bless you and your families.
I LOVE your challenge at the end. It is the story of Christ's love. Victor Hugo writes this story in Les Misérables. Tears flow every time I hear or read the Bishop call Jean Valjean, "Brother." There is no hurt that is worth holding on to which would supplant the pure love that comes after heartfelt forgiveness.
Thanks for your lesson . I listen to your lesson and a few others who go through Come Follow Me, weekly.
Thank you for helping me to look at Paul and his relationship with women in a new way♥️
My husband said he knows the feeling that you mentioned the men in prison talk about. Thanks for acknowledging the pains and fears and doubts of both sides of situations like that in a sensitive way. This video was special to me because I was not left feeling like less of a Christian for being human, hurting, and feeling so stretched on my forgiving journey. And he was also edified and represented.
Thank you so much for reading that letter from Christ and also mentioning boundaries! It's so hard to forgive when someone isn't sorry, and they are detrimental to have in our lives currently. I pray that I can forgive and still enjoy the safety of the loving boundaries set, and I will highlight that scripture!
I really appreciate your efforts in “Gathering Israel”.by helping others to understand!
Fabulous as always. Our teacher said she prayed and forgave her brother who doesn't speak to the family and they don't know why but she felt the peace so strongly afterwards and still does not understand the why he doesn't have anything to do with them.
I loved your insights on Paul's letter to "Phil" (!!) and the lessons we can take from that. You two are such a blessing in helping me better understand and love the New Testament....and you are both hilarious as well!! xo
I loved this lesson. Thank you.
Such a wonderful lesson. I love the challenge, even though it’s not easy. But I needed this encouragement to go through this process. Thanks so much for all you do!
Thank you thank you for this!! I am so glad I found you. I am excited for more
I also thought about 1 Timothy 4:14,"neglect not the gift that is in thee". This could be the gift of the Holy Ghost - seek revelation, seek guidance and then act.
Thank you for all of your videos. I appreciate you both so much! ❤️
Thank you so much for these videos! I am understanding so much more about Paul’s teachings through your commentary.
As always, thank you for your teaching and sharing. It goes straight to my heart.
Thank you vary much for the valuable time you both invest in preparing this lesson!
Thank you so much for letting us know where you are in the scriptures. Following along as you go helps me to mark them so I can refer back to them later! Bravo. And btw, Go Cubs!
Philemon is actually my favorite too.
Thanks so much guys
You SO make me smile!😊
I love Philemon. When I taught Seminary I really loved this and mine is all marked as well!
I look forward to your weekly teachings, thank you!
Powerful ending and invitation, thanks!
You guys are so funny :) I love the uplifting learning and study with a side of comedy :) it’s a perfect part of my mornings !
I’m not crying! You are crying 😭
Great video! Your comments on forgiveness were inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to make these!
Thank you
When thinking about my gifts, and also made me wonder about my neglected gifts. You guys do a great job at explaining and challenging for more spiritual growth....(subscribed and alerts on)
David....that RING! You are the cutest! We were cheering for the Astros...next year for sure!! Love you!
Fun fact Onesimus means profitable, beneficial. As Paul is speaking he seems to be playing off of his name. When he ran away, in a sense he became not himself. Now restored by Christ he is again Onesimus, profitable.
Yup, you're right. Philemon is awesome.
Thank you from Wyoming! There a few people that live in this state🤣 and God bless them because it is so cold here!
Enjoy you guys so much
Will you please please put the audio to these videos on a podcast??
After removing the original individuals I felt like the people to be inserted was Heavenly Father recieving the letter from Christ on my behalf. So powerful! Try it! Listen from 40 minutes on putting your name in to be reconciled to our Heavenly Father!
That's exactly how I felt too!
Thank you
You're fired. God bless the Nats. Maryland in the house!
Love the ring
That's right Emily - a shout out to the reigning World Series Champions ... Lets Go Red Sox !
Beautiful lesson thank you
I’m proud of the nationals team.......
Like job!
hmm...do you think he is possibly referring to our Patriarchal Blessings???...
"the gift that was given to you by prophecy", and "laying on of hands"?! (Oh HA! I wrote this JUST BEFORE she said that!!!! Always a good feeling to know you're in tune and on track!!!) 'And about your wonderful breakdown of this: Sometimes, it takes the "act of", like "acting as though", stepping forward or in faith, to get the forgiveness process started. I know this one well.... thank you Paul, Y'all, and Jesus Christ.
Lol! Do you call each other to see what colour you both will wear for filming. Love this.
One question, will be doing the same thing next year when we study the Book of Mormon?
Looks at title...Wait is this Mormon(LDS)?
I enjoy and appreciate your insights in your weekly videos. Would you be willing to include a pdf of the sheets on the board? Usualy I can read the larger chalk board writing but the paper sheets you point to, I am not able to read.
Thank you for your time and your spiritual gifts of teaching and understanding. :)
Loren Knight the the sheet on the board is available at there website.
If you go to this site www.emilybellefreeman.com/dont-miss-this and sign up, they send it to your e-mail every Monday. You can also go to the archives and get all the past ones as well.
The ring didn't work for Game 1.😕
Or game 2 or game 6 LOL Mr. Butler take off the ring ... Go Nat’s ( love the underdog ) 💋 and Love you guys
Emily, where did you get your beautiful pink scriptures? ❤️
Jenny McCaffrey I’ll answer that for ya. She had a big set and it hurt her hand to hold
them. She took them to a book binder and separated them and rebound them with pink leather.
salay30 what a great idea! Thanks for sharing xox
Who is Garrett?
I think her son.(?)
He’s her son that is a professional football player. She adopted him when he was a troubled teen. Google Utah Blindside for the whole story.
becca smith is this the story for the movie?
No, but it's a similar story.
Why do you support, "obedience to husbands?"
Go yankees