Choosing to forgive is not easy. Whenever someone commits an offense against us, we face three options: punishment, payment, or pardon. At it’s heart, is the decision to forgive is the choice to pardon or releasing the offender from the hurt or debt that their words or actions have caused. It is the decision to let go.
Week 1 (1/8/23): Matthew 18:21–35
Lesson 1 | (PDF) The Unforgiving Servant
Lesson 1 | (WORD) The Unforgiving Servant
We forgive out of gratitude for how much God has forgiven us.
Week 2 (1/15/23): Romans 12:17–21
Lesson 2 | (PDF) Conquering Evil With Good
Lesson 2 | (WORD) Conquering Evil With Good
Christians should respond to the evil done against them by trusting God and loving their enemies.
Week 3 (1/22/23): Matthew 6:12–15; Hebrews 12:15–16
Lesson 3 | (PDF) The Gospel In Forgiveness
Lesson 3 | (WORD) The Gospel In Forgiveness
By forgiving others, Christians demonstrate the forgiveness, grace and love of God.
Week 4 (1/29/23): Psalm 51:1–19; Psalm 32:1–5
Lesson 4 | (PDF) The Shelter of God's Forgiveness
Lesson 4 | (WORD) The Shelter of God's Forgiveness
God’s forgiveness brings restoration and joy.