Discover President Nelson's Invitation to Forgive
My dear friends,
The Apostle Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive someone who had sinned against him, suggesting seven times. But Jesus responded not seven times, but "seventy times seven" (see Matthew 18:22).
Forgiveness is not just a one-time act but a continuous process that requires patience, compassion, and understanding. It is not always easy to forgive those who have hurt you. You can receive strength from Jesus Christ.
I invite you to remember the principle of seventy times seven and extend forgiveness to someone who has wronged you. As you do, Jesus Christ will relieve you of anger, resentment, and pain. The Prince of Peace will bring you peace.
President Russell M. Nelson
President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints
Additional Resources for this week's study
Acts 6-9 Additional Readings
by Nicholas J. Fredrick
by J. Peter Hansen
by Jared Ludlow
In Acts 6, the Apostles organize the church and call assistants, one of whom is Stephen. Stephen’s speech to the Jewish council (Acts 7) focused on great pillars of Jewish identity: the land of Israel, the law of Moses, and the tabernacle and temple.
The church begins to expand beyond Jerusalem, Peter and John rebuke one Simon, who offers money in exchange for authority. Phillip teaches a man from Ethiopia. Saul sees Jesus, who identifies himself and tells him to go to the city for further instruction. There Ananias finds Saul.
