My next step today is toâ¦
Memory Verse: “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” - Ephesians 4:32
The Journey Church April 30, 2017
The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)
Lord, today, I forgive _________________________________ for _____________________________________________________. Help me to forgive others as much as you have forgiven me. Amen.
*Join us next Sunday, May 7 as we continue our Forgiveness: The Real F Word teaching series with Is Forgiveness Really Forever?
My next step today is to… Memorize Ephesians 4:32. Please pray for me this week as I choose to forgive ______________. Get more info about The Journey’s Baptism & Worship Night THIS Tuesday, May 2 at 7:00pm at Calvary Baptist. I’m interested in: Being baptized Attending Serving Receive more information about the Being a Christian in a RaciallyDivided Country seminar on Monday, May 8 at The Journey Office. Stay connected to The Journey Church on social media and with our new Journey App. Search “The Journey Church NYC” on the App Store.
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*All verses are from the New Living Translation unless otherwise noted. 20170430
“…and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.” - Matthew 6:12
FORGIVING OTHERS IS NOT:
• __________________ their actions • Trusting the passage of time • ________________ that I’m hurt • Confronting them personally
THE BIBLICAL PROCESS FOR FORGIVING OTHERS
3. RECOGNIZE __________________________________ ______________________________________________.
1. REMEMBER _________________________________ _____________________________________________.
“‘Come now, let’s settle this,’ says the LORD. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.’” - Isaiah 1:18
“But Joseph told them, ‘Don't be afraid of me. Am I God, to judge and punish you? As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for evil. He brought me to the high position I have today so I could save the lives of many people.’” - Genesis 50:19-20
4. RE-ESTABLISH ________________________________. (as much as possible)
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“Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, ‘You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me. 33 Shouldn’t you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?’ 34 Then the angry king sent the man to prison to be tortured until he had paid his entire debt. 35 That’s what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart.” - Matthew 18:32-35
“Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.” - Romans 12:18
Featured Resource: The Freedom Factor by Bruce Wilkinson
2. RELEASE ____________________________________. 5. REPEAT ______________________________________. “Never pay back evil with more evil...Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, ‘I will take revenge; I will pay them back,’ says the LORD.” - Romans 12:17,19
“Then Peter came to him and asked, ‘Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?’ ‘No!’ Jesus replied, ‘seventy times seven!’” - Matthew 18:21-22
The Journey Church April 30, 2017
The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)
Lord, today, I forgive _________________________________ for _____________________________________________________. Help me to forgive others as much as you have forgiven me. Amen.
*Join us next Sunday, May 7 as we continue our Forgiveness: The Real F Word teaching series with Is Forgiveness Really Forever?
My next step today is to… Memorize Ephesians 4:32. Please pray for me this week as I choose to forgive ______________. Get more info about The Journey’s Baptism & Worship Night THIS Tuesday, May 2 at 7:00pm at Calvary Baptist. I’m interested in: Being baptized Attending Serving Receive more information about the Being a Christian in a RaciallyDivided Country seminar on Monday, May 8 at The Journey Office. Stay connected to The Journey Church on social media and with our new Journey App. Search “The Journey Church NYC” on the App Store.
Recycled Paper
*All verses are from the New Living Translation unless otherwise noted. 20170430
“…and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.” - Matthew 6:12
FORGIVING OTHERS IS NOT:
• __________________ their actions • Trusting the passage of time • ________________ that I’m hurt • Confronting them personally
THE BIBLICAL PROCESS FOR FORGIVING OTHERS
3. RECOGNIZE __________________________________ ______________________________________________.
1. REMEMBER _________________________________ _____________________________________________.
“‘Come now, let’s settle this,’ says the LORD. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.’” - Isaiah 1:18
“But Joseph told them, ‘Don't be afraid of me. Am I God, to judge and punish you? As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for evil. He brought me to the high position I have today so I could save the lives of many people.’” - Genesis 50:19-20
4. RE-ESTABLISH ________________________________. (as much as possible)
32
“Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, ‘You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me. 33 Shouldn’t you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?’ 34 Then the angry king sent the man to prison to be tortured until he had paid his entire debt. 35 That’s what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart.” - Matthew 18:32-35
“Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.” - Romans 12:18
Featured Resource: The Freedom Factor by Bruce Wilkinson
2. RELEASE ____________________________________. 5. REPEAT ______________________________________. “Never pay back evil with more evil...Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, ‘I will take revenge; I will pay them back,’ says the LORD.” - Romans 12:17,19
“Then Peter came to him and asked, ‘Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?’ ‘No!’ Jesus replied, ‘seventy times seven!’” - Matthew 18:21-22
