LIVE WORTHY: Practical Advice from a Man in Chains True Forgiveness

Introduction Unwilling to forgive? One woman’s story…

Scriptures on Forgiveness

Leader: Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ALL: “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Leader: Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven.” Leader: Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ALL: “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Leader: Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven.”

ALL: Jesus said, This then is how you should pray, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Leader: Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. ALL: Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. ALL: Jesus said, This then is how you should pray, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Leader: Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. ALL: Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Leader: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” ALL: For if you forgive people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Leader: But if you do not forgive people their sins, your Father will not forgive you sins. Leader: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” ALL: For if you forgive people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Leader: But if you do not forgive people their sins, your Father will not forgive you sins.

ALL: Therefore, be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Leader: Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. ALL: Forgive as the Lord forgave you. ALL: Therefore, be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Leader: Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. ALL: Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Choosing to Forgive Ephesians 4:32 (p. 1159)

Choosing to Forgive Ephesians 4:32 (p. 1159) Forgive just as in Christ God forgave you Ephesians 4:32 (p. 1159) Forgive just as in Christ God forgave you

Forgiving Christ’s Way A Choice A Release A Substitution A Choice A Release A Substitution

God Holy Just Sinful Human Just Punishment Forgiving Christ’s Way

God Holy Just Sinful Human Just Punishment Romans 5:8 A Choice Forgiving Christ’s Way

God Holy Just Sinful Human Just Punishment Romans 5:8 A Choice A Release Forgiving Christ’s Way

Sinful Human Romans 5:8 A Substitution God Holy Just Forgiving Christ’s Way

SinfulHuman Remove Sin Remove Sin 1 Peter 2:24 Sin Shame Pain When I Believe… A Substitution God Forgiving Christ’s Way

Human Remove Sin Remove Sin 1 Peter 2:24 Sin Shame Pain When I Believe… Just Punishment A Substitution God Forgiving Christ’s Way

Human Sin Shame Pain Forgiveness…Forgiveness… God Mercy Grace Forgiving Christ’s Way Just Punishment

A Choice: To forgive or not forgive Forgiving Christ’s Way

A Choice: A Release: A Choice: A Release: Release my right to see the offender punished Forgiving Christ’s Way

A Choice: A Release: A Substitution: A Choice: A Release: A Substitution: Be willing to bear the emotional damage/pain caused by the person’s offense. Forgiving Christ’s Way

Me “Just Punishment” Offender Forgiving Christ’s Way

Just Punishment Ephesian s 4:32 A Choice A Release A Choice A Release Me Offender Sinful Human Forgiving Christ’s Way

Offender Release Right to Punish Release Right to Punish Forgiveness…Forgiveness… PainShamePainShame Forgiving Christ’s Way Mercy & Grace

PainShamePainShame Forgiving Christ’s Way

PainShamePainShame Praying through Forgiveness… Forgiving Christ’s Way

But Remembering Still Hurts What do I do with the pain & distrust?

But Remembering Still Hurts Remember what Christ has done for you and the riches of His grace toward you.

But Remembering Still Hurts Remember what Christ has done for you and the riches of His grace toward you. Pray through the issue/offense suffered Remember what Christ has done for you and the riches of His grace toward you. Pray through the issue/offense suffered

But Remembering Still Hurts Remember what Christ has done for you and the riches of His grace toward you. Pray through the issue/offense suffered Be willing to feel the pain Remember what Christ has done for you and the riches of His grace toward you. Pray through the issue/offense suffered Be willing to feel the pain

Be willing to bear the pain, releasing the offender But Remembering Still Hurts

Be willing to bear the pain, releasing the offender As the pain intensifies, seek God’s healing Be willing to bear the pain, releasing the offender As the pain intensifies, seek God’s healing But Remembering Still Hurts

Wait on the Holy Spirit to minister to your heart But Remembering Still Hurts

Wait on the Holy Spirit to minister to your heart Record healing of HS: the verses, word pictures, songs which the Lord gives you Psalm 107:19-20 Wait on the Holy Spirit to minister to your heart Record healing of HS: the verses, word pictures, songs which the Lord gives you Psalm 107:19-20 But Remembering Still Hurts

Wait on the Holy Spirit to minister to your heart Record healing of H.S.: the verses, word pictures, songs which the Lord gives you Repeat for 30 days Wait on the Holy Spirit to minister to your heart Record healing of H.S.: the verses, word pictures, songs which the Lord gives you Repeat for 30 days But Remembering Still Hurts

Trusting Again? Walking in love AND wisdom Romans 12:17-21 Matthew 10:16 Matthew 7:6 Trusting Again? Walking in love AND wisdom Romans 12:17-21 Matthew 10:16 Matthew 7:6 But Remembering Still Hurts

Conclusion Choosing Jesus: For Salvation Choosing Jesus: For Salvation

Conclusion Choosing Jesus: For Salvation For Forgiveness Choosing Jesus: For Salvation For Forgiveness

Conclusion Choosing Jesus: For Salvation For Forgiveness For Healing Choosing Jesus: For Salvation For Forgiveness For Healing