Forgiveness Given
Sharable notes for the March 15, 2020 message. You can post these notes on your social platform!
Scriptures used: Matthew 18:21-35; 2 Corinthians 2:10-11; Hebrews 12:15
If God's forgiveness is free why do we charge for ours?
The offender can’t always make right the offense they’ve caused, but the offended can always show mercy.
Forgiveness is giving to others what God has given us. The gospel isn’t just receiving forgiveness, it’s also giving forgiveness.
What changes someone’s heart is not an eye for an eye, it’s grace!
“In the shadow of my hurt, forgiveness feels like a decision to reward my enemy, but in the shadow of the cross, forgiveness is merely a gift from one undeserving soul to another.” Andy Stanley
A transformed heart should result in offering the same mercy and forgiveness to others who do not deserve it.
Reflect or meet with someone to discuss:
How has unforgiveness created bitterness in you and possibly made you vulnerable to sin?
Why do you think we lean more to getting revenge than we do offering forgiveness?
How does it impact you to know that God's forgiveness is voided by our unforgiveness?
Is there anyone that you have not forgiven that you need to forgive, that you need to show the gospel of forgiveness?
Click the image to start a new 7 day devotion in YouVersion:
Offering forgiveness to others is one of the most challenging, but life-giving aspects of the Christian faith. In forgiving we find healing for our own hearts. When we forgive, we become like Christ in offering undeserving mercy and grace in love. In this 7-day plan, you’ll embark on the journey to healing and restoration as you receive and give forgiveness in the power and presence of Jesus.