Forgiveness
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Part 3: The Horizontal Relationship – Loving and Serving Others
1 Introduction The horizontal relationship represents the believer’s outward expression of divine love.Having been reconciled to God, Christians are called to reflect that reconciliation in their relationships with others.Jesus declared: “This is My commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.” — John 15:12 Love for others…
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Part 6 – Ignorance and Accountability: “They Know Not What They Do”
Series: Grace Beyond Ability – The Justice and Mercy of God Toward the Helpless and the Ignorant 1. Introduction In every generation, the moral weight of ignorance has provoked theological reflection: Can someone sin without knowing it?This question becomes most urgent when considering those who act wrongly without full comprehension…
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Part 7 – Intercession and Declaration: Two Dimensions of Forgiveness
Series: Grace Beyond Ability – The Justice and Mercy of God Toward the Helpless and the Ignorant 1. Introduction The Gospels reveal Jesus speaking of forgiveness in two distinct ways.At the Cross, He prays, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34).Elsewhere, He declares directly, “Your…
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Part 4 – The Language of Forgiveness
Humility Without Fault: The Way of Jesus Theme Verse “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’”— Luke 23:34 (NIV) Reflection These are perhaps the most astonishing words ever spoken from human lips.Uttered not from a throne, but from a cross — not to…
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1. I am forgiven, I am accepted
Embracing God’s forgiveness and knowing you are fully accepted in Christ. Theme: Embracing God’s forgiveness and knowing you are fully accepted in Christ. Chapter (1) Identity and Self-Worth Bible Verses: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from…
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1. Forgiveness, Grace, and Healing
Accept God’s forgiveness, extend forgiveness to others, and experience healing. Theme: Accept God’s forgiveness, extend forgiveness to others, and experience emotional and spiritual healing. Chapter (2) Inner Transformation and Character Bible Verses: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath…
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3. Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Freedom from guilt and relational healing. Theme: Forgiving others and receiving God’s forgiveness brings freedom. Chapter (3) Healing, Comfort, and Restoration Bible Verses: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 For if…
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5. Overcoming Relational Challenges
Healing, forgiveness, and perseverance. Theme: God provides restoration, forgiveness, and peace in strained relationships. Chapter (5) Love and Romantic Relationships Bible Verses: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 For if ye…
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52. Forgiveness
Numbers 14:19-20 19 Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now. 20 And the LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word: Psalms 19:12 12 Who can understand his…
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The Parable of the Lost Sheep
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Lost Sheep 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Divine Pursuit; Joy in Repentance 4. Parable Summary Jesus tells of a shepherd who has one hundred sheep. When one goes astray, he leaves the ninety-nine in the open…
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The Parable of the Lost Coin
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Lost Coin 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Divine Pursuit; Joy in Repentance 4. Parable Summary Jesus tells of a woman who has ten silver coins and loses one. She lights a lamp, sweeps the house, and…
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Prodigal Son(also known as The Lost Son) 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Repentance; Restoration; Divine Fatherhood 4. Parable Summary Jesus tells of a man with two sons. The younger demands his inheritance early, leaves home, and…
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The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Accountability; Reciprocity in Mercy 4. Parable Summary Jesus tells of a king who wishes to settle accounts with his servants. One servant owes an enormous debt (ten thousand talents)…
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The Parable of the Two Debtors
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Two Debtors 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Love; Gratefulness; Spiritual Awareness 4. Parable Summary Jesus is dining at the house of Simon the Pharisee when a woman known as a sinner anoints His feet with her…
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The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard(also known as The Labourers in the Vineyard) 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Divine Generosity; Kingdom Reversal 4. Parable Summary Jesus tells of a landowner who hires workers at various times throughout the…
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The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Humility; Justification 4. Parable Summary Jesus tells of two men who go to the temple to pray: Jesus concludes that it is the tax collector who…
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4.3 Forgiveness Changes Everything
🔹 Story 1: Joseph Forgave His Brothers Main Characters: Joseph, his brothers, JacobStory Summary: After being sold into slavery and rising to power in Egypt, Joseph had the chance to punish his brothers. Instead, he forgave them and provided for their families.Key Verses: Genesis 45:1–15; 50:15–21Theme Connection: Joseph’s forgiveness restored…