Our Father forgives us

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. 

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Grapple and Grow Family Discussion

The One Thing: Our Father forgives us as we forgive

The Passage: Matthew 5:12, 14-15

Know

• K1 Think about a time when you forgave someone else – what was it like for you before, during and after you forgave them?

Grow

• G1 Why is forgiveness such an essential part of being human? Why did Jesus make it part of His Kingdom prayer in Matthew 6?
• G2 Think back to Randy’s 3 stage process towards forgiveness (1 - Talk about the emotions, 2 – Start to empathize with the person who offended you, 3 – Move towards forgiveness) Why are we so reluctant to forgive? Why is it so hard to do?
• G3 What are some of the things we tend to do instead of forgiving others? What is the cost of not forgiving?
• G4 Is it harder do you think to forgive someone or to receive forgiveness from someone?
• G5 In Nathan’s words in what way does the Cross of Jesus level the playing field?
• G6 Are there any risks of forgiving someone too quickly? Is there anyone who is beyond forgiveness?

Show

• S1 Take time to meditate on the prayer “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”. What trespasses that others have committed against you do you need to forgive in order for you to receive the fullness of God’s forgiveness?