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FORGIVENESS Marcus Honeysett Track 2

Explore the power of forgiveness through biblical teachings and practical insights. Reflect on the importance of letting go of bitterness and embracing grace. Discover how forgiveness leads to personal growth and harmony in relationships.

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FORGIVENESS Marcus Honeysett Track 2

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  1. FORGIVENESS Marcus Honeysett Track 2

  2. Write a definition of forgiveness

  3. Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive C.S. Lewis

  4. If you forgive others when they sin against you, your heavenly father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgiven others their sins, your father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:14-15

  5. If you were the devil and you wanted to sow seeds of unforgiveness and bitterness, how would you do it?

  6. Principle: Forgiveness is aiming at shalom in the realm of deep personal hurtIt can be really difficult

  7. Write a face-saving press release for the prodigal son that avoids repentance and recognising the need for forgiveness

  8. Reading: Luke 15:11-31 How would you describe the love of God in this passage? How do you feel about it? How would you describe the older brother’s unforgiveness? How do you feel about it?

  9. Why should the older brother forgive the younger? • What would prevent him? Or you?

  10. The Route to Freedom • I choose to forgive: • Because I am focused on the Father’s forgiveness • I am filled with joy and freedom • As – and because – I fixate on the object of my focus - Christ

  11. The Route to Bitterness • I choose to not forgive: • Because I am focused on the hurt done to me • I am filled with hurt and bitterness • As – and because – I fixate on the object of my focus – my bitter hurt and the one who did it to me

  12. Ephesians 4:32-5:2 • Forgiveness is: • Difficult • Non-negotiable

  13. What practical principles should we adopt to help us live and serve in forgiveness?How does the gospel help us in reality to deal honestly with hurt?

  14. Getting Practical Situations in which forgiveness is necessary are an invitation to go deeper with God

  15. Getting Practical Situations where forgiveness is necessary are an invitation to really work out the gospel in practice with others

  16. Getting Practical Situations where forgiveness is necessary are an opportunity to grow in grace-filled character

  17. Personal Reflection • Are there any situations where you need to forgive? • Are there any situations in which you need to seek forgiveness? • Pray that God will help you grow in forgiveness by helping you practise forgiveness

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