Jul. 31, 2022

Matthew 6:14, 15

You Are Forgiven

1. Completing the Prayer

A. Forgiveness and a whole relationship with God

Mark 11:25

B. Back to the rest of what Jesus has preached

6:12- forgiveness for our prayer lives

5:21-26 murder

2. Our need to forgive (v. 14)

A. If you forgive

B. I'm to my limit!

Matthew 18:21-35

C. Who are you hurting?

3. Our need to be forgiven (v. 15)

A. Culture of bitterness

Hebrews 12:15

Leviticus 19:17-18

B. Our obligation is to our Gracious Father

Matthew 18:35

Reflection:

1. Have you been infected with your own or someone else's bitterness?

2. Is there someone you need to forgive or seek forgiveness?

Follow Up in the Word this Week…

Monday: Read: Mark 11:25

What is Jesus' direct commands and the results of this obedience?

Tuesday: Read: Matthew 5:21-26

What is hatred equate to according to Jesus? What does Jesus command us to do?

Wednesday: Read: Matthew 6:12

How are we to pray in relationship to forgiveness? 

Thursday: Read: Matthew 18:21-35

How often should we forgive? What does it look like when we have been forgiven but we do not forgive?

Friday: Read: Hebrews 12:15

What can happen from our personal bitterness? 

Saturday: Read: Leviticus 19:17-18

What instruction is given here? How can this be put into practice today in your life?