Theme:
Forgiveness (Part 2)
Focus Scripture(s):
Luke 23:34 (NKJV)
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.
Matthew 6:12, 14, 15 (NKJV)
Matthew 18:32-35 (NKJV)
Matthew 21-23 (NKJV)
2 Timothy 3:1-5 (NKJV)
Overview:
God is serious about forgiveness. In fact, God forgave us to the point of death. Picture Jesus hanging crucified on the cross, after being viciously scourged, beaten, spit upon, and mocked. The Roman soldiers casting lots for His bloodied garments. And yet, as the Bible says in Luke 23:34 “Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” Let's meditate on the levels of forgiveness and the consequences of unforgiveness and begin to deepen our understanding of why unforgiveness is sin and forgiveness is love.