Get to the Cross
September 22, 2024 / Simon Gau
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
Week Two: Get to the Cross
A. AT THE CROSS OF JESUS, YOU’LL FIND 2 ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS TO HEALING:
- You will forgiveness for all that have done.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
- You can forgiveness for all that have done to you.
“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you.
Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Colossians 3:13
“For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” Jeremiah 31:14
“Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” Matthew 11:11
“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.” Romans 8:11
- God’s indwelling Spirit us, and us to move along the healing journey.
Today’s “Big Idea”
Forgiveness is not a you have, it’s an you make.
Small Group Discussion Questions
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What is a decision you’ve made with your “head” (a rational decision rather than an emotional one)?
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What is a decision you’ve made with your “heart” (an emotional decision rather than a rational one)?
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What are some challenges in offering forgiveness? Discuss the process of forgiveness.
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How did today’s teaching on forgiveness differ from your understanding of it growing up?
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How does God’s indwelling Spirit position and enable us to progress on the healing journey?