Forgiveness…”Why We Need Forgiveness”- 10/08/23

Forgiveness…” Why We Need Forgiveness”

Ephesians 4:1-6

Sermon Application Questions

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Icebreaker: When was the last time you forgave someone? When was the last time you sought forgiveness from someone?

Read Joshua 6:17-20 and Joshua 7:1-5

What did the Lord command to happen to the things inside Jericho that were not silver, gold, bronze, or iron? What sin did Achan commit? What was the result of the sin of Achan? To whom did Achan transgress (sin against)?

Read Joshua 7:10-12; 19-21

Who was affected by Achan’s sin? What was the path forward? Whom did Achan sin against? What compelled Achan to sin? Did Achan’s sin hurt anyone? How do you measure if something is a sin or not?

Read Ephesians 4:1-6

Practically speaking, what does it look like to, “…live a life worthy of the calling you have received”? Why does Paul ask the Ephesians to “make every effort to keep the unity”?

Read Ephesians 4:22-32

How is forgiveness connected with the exhortations that Paul gives? In what ways could the character traits of verse 31 result in situations in which forgiveness would need to be exercised? How have you been forgiven? How might forgiveness be part of your testimony of the Gospel?

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