Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24
When we talk about forgiveness, we sometimes conveniently forget that it’s a twofold discipline. We have to forgive those who have wronged us or hurt us! It is an act of worship and communion with Jesus when we take His own steps and make them our path. AND we must seek the forgiveness of those we wronged. We must be reconciled to one another and reconcile ourselves to God.
Reconcile is a big word and it means "to restore relations between." When we’ve been hurt by someone or we’ve done the hurting- a break is created in that relationship. Forgiveness is the bridge that leads to the restoring or reconciliation of that relationship. Let’s be bridge builders- whether that’s in seeking forgiveness or extending it.
Watch- May 7, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24
When another person hurts us, it can alter the direction of our life. Many times, the person that hurt us, doesn’t even know and we spend countless hours worrying about and losing sleep over the situation. God ...
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Read- May 7, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24
Read this article on radical forgiveness from the Washington Post. After reading the article, talk about how forgiveness shows up in this story. When is it hard to forgive other people? How does God give us the...
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Listen- May 7, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24
There are two offerings for our listen reflection today. Listen to one (or both) of the videos below. Then, talk about what things you hear that relate to forgiveness and our call to forgive others.
In this so...
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Do- May 7, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24
Every day, we are given opportunities to guard our hearts. Jesus cares about all the moments in our lives, no matter how unimportant they seem.
There is an art form called Kintsugi (kin-soo-gee) . In Japa...
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Pray- May 7, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24
Today’s Scripture focuses on restoration, reconciliation and relation. When we harbor ill-will toward another in God’s kingdom, it puts a road block between us and God. God emplores us not to allow that. God ...
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