Forgiveness…”Forgiving Ourselves”- 10/22/23
Forgiveness…” Forgiving Ourselves”
Matthew 27:1-10
Sermon Application Questions
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Icebreaker: It’s been said that before we can extend forgiveness to others, we first must receive it. Have you found this to be true? Why or why not?
Read Matthew 27:1-10
Why did Judas hang himself?
What does that reveal about his relationship with Jesus and his understanding of forgiveness?
Where did Judas see Jesus teach and model forgiveness?
What kept him from experiencing forgiveness?
What can we learn from Judas?
Read Psalm 51:17 and 1 John 1:9
What does asking for forgiveness entail?
What are some of the steps?
When we confess our sin, we should not make too little of our sin. Why is this?
When we confess our sin, we should not make too much of our sin. Why is this?
Which extreme do you tend to lean towards? Why?
How is forgiveness grounded in the depth of our relationship with God?
Read John 8: 1-11
What does this passage teach you about forgiveness?
What does living a life marked by forgiveness look like?
Where do you need God’s forgiveness?
Where do you need to extend forgiveness to yourself?
What does living a life of forgiveness and freedom look like for you?
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