Teach Us To Pray: Week Six
This week, Jen Sandbulte facilitated a video and discussion on forgiveness, centered on the verse of the week, Matthew 5:23-24, “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift."
Jen began with this video of Steven Furtick teaching on Forgiveness - click here to watch.
In small groups, those in attendance processed and discussed how the Father sent the Son to forgive and what that means in our lives, especially as we approach Christmas knowing that Jesus, the beautiful miracle, came to save us and die for our sins. The main point was "Father forgive them, AGAIN. Even though they know what they are doing".
Next, the groups discussed "As you reflect on the forgiveness of Jesus, what are you most grateful for?"
Jen then brought up these two images, she asked everyone to make their hands into a fist and to squeeze it really tight, then asked everyone to open their hands.
This is an example of how with a clenched fist, it is uncomfortable, but it does not feel uncomfortable for anyone else. The only way to feel relief is by opening your hand and letting go. That's what it is like when we hold onto a grudge and do not forgive. We mostly hurt ourselves from holding onto. Once we let that go, it brings great relief!
Jen ended with another video on Forgiveness - click here to watch.
To watch the full service, click here.
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