live worthy: practical advice from a man in chains true forgiveness
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LIVE WORTHY:Practical Advice from
a Man in Chains
LIVE WORTHY:Practical Advice from
a Man in Chains
TrueForgivenes
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TrueForgivenes
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IntroductionIntroduction Unwilling to forgive? One woman’s story…
Unwilling to forgive? One woman’s story…
Scriptures on ForgivenessScriptures on Forgiveness
Scriptures on ForgivenessScriptures 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 ForgiveChoosing to ForgiveEphesians 4:32 (p. 1159)Ephesians 4:32 (p. 1159)
Choosing to ForgiveChoosing to ForgiveEphesians 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
Forgiving Christ’s Way
A Choice A Release A Substitution
A Choice A Release A Substitution
God
HolyJust
SinfulHuman
Just Punishment
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
God
HolyJust
SinfulHuman
Just PunishmentRomans 5:8
Romans 5:8
• A Choice
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
God
HolyJust
SinfulHuman
Just PunishmentRomans 5:8
Romans 5:8
• A Choice
• A Release
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
SinfulHuman
Romans 5:8
Romans 5:8
• A Substitution
God
HolyJust
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
SinfulSinfulHumanHuman
Remove SinRemove Sin 1 Peter 2:24
SinSinShameShame
PainPainWhen I When I
Believe…Believe…
• A Substitution
God
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
HumanHuman
Remove SinRemove Sin 1 Peter 2:24
SinSinShameShame
PainPain
SinSinShameShame
PainPainWhen I When I
Believe…Believe…
Just Punishment
• A Substitution
God
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
HumanHuman
SinSinShameShame
PainPain
SinSinShameShame
PainPain
Forgiveness…Forgiveness…Forgiveness…Forgiveness…
God
MercyGrace
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Just Punishment
A Choice: A Choice:
To forgive or not forgiveTo forgive or not forgive
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
A Choice: A Release:
A Choice: A Release:
Release my right to see the offender punishedRelease my right to see the offender punished
Forgiving Christ’s Way
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.
Be willing to bear the emotional damage/pain caused by the person’s offense.
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Me
“Just Punishment”
Offender
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Just PunishmentEphesians
4:32
Ephesians
4:32
• A Choice
• A Release
• A Choice
• A Release
Me OffenderSinfulHuman
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Offender
Release Right to PunishRelease Right to Punish
Release Right to PunishRelease Right to Punish
Forgiveness…Forgiveness…Forgiveness…Forgiveness…
PainPainShameShamePainPain
ShameShame
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Mercy & Grace
PainPainShameShamePainPain
ShameShame
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
PainPainShameShamePainPain
ShameShame
• Praying through Forgiveness…
Forgiving Christ’s Way
Forgiving Christ’s Way
But Remembering Still Hurts
But Remembering Still Hurts
What do I do with the pain & distrust?
What do I do with the pain & distrust?
But Remembering Still Hurts
But Remembering Still Hurts
Remember what Christ has done for you and the riches of His grace toward you.
Remember what Christ has done for you and the riches of His grace toward you.
But Remembering Still Hurts
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
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
Be willing to bear the pain, releasing the offender
But Remembering Still Hurts
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
But Remembering Still Hurts
Wait on the Holy Spirit to minister to your heart
Wait on the Holy Spirit to minister to your heart
But Remembering Still Hurts
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 youPsalm 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 youPsalm 107:19-20
But Remembering Still Hurts
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
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
But Remembering Still Hurts
ConclusionConclusion Choosing Jesus:
For Salvation
Choosing Jesus: For Salvation
ConclusionConclusion Choosing Jesus:
For Salvation For Forgiveness
Choosing Jesus: For Salvation For Forgiveness
ConclusionConclusion Choosing Jesus:
For Salvation For Forgiveness For Healing
Choosing Jesus: For Salvation For Forgiveness For Healing
