Forgiveness Part 1-Old Testament Perspective

This is the first of a two part message on forgiveness. In this Bible Study Mr. Smith looks at the subject of forgiveness in the Old Testament. When Adam and Eve sinned, God did not immediately bring about their deaths to pay for their sin. Instead He instituted a system of physical sacrifices that brought temporary forgiveness. These sacrifices were types of the spiritual forgiveness to come that would be brought about by the death of Jesus for the sins of the world.

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.
Apart from pastoring, Gary enjoys hiking, playing and watching sports, reading and spending time with family.