Forgiveness

Forgiveness


Opening Prayer: Join together in prayer asking our Heavenly
Father to teach us through His Word about the
importance of forgiveness.



Opening Hymn:


JESUS LOVES ME



Jesus loves me! This I know,
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong;
They are weak, but He is strong.

Refrain

Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.



Jesus loves me! This I know,
As He loved so long ago,
Taking children on His knee,
Saying, “Let them come to Me.”

Refrain



Jesus loves me still today,
Walking with me on my way,
Wanting as a friend to give
Light and love to all who live.
Refrain




Key Memory Verse :

Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another,tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.




Suggested Bible Readings :


24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire,
when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought
against any: that your Father also which is in heaven
may forgive you your trespasses - Mark 11

21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my
brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but,
Until seventy times seven. Matthew 18


Follow Up Discussion Questions :

1. Does God want to forgive us of our sins ? Mark 11:25

2. Are we commanded to forgive others ? Mark 11:25

3. Are we supposed to forgive others just when we feel like it ? Matthew 18:22

4. If we do not forgive others are we remaining obedient to God ?

5. Read the following verse :

Mark 11:26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your
Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

6. If you have trouble forgiving someone can you ask
God for His help in prayer
to better prepare your heart for this action ?

7. Can you think upon the teachings
of Christ Jesus and how God reached out to us
by sending His Son Jesus
to teach us the right way and for what Christ
Jesus did for us as He went
to the cross for us ?

8.. Did you learn yet or remember what Jesus asked of our Heavenly Father
while He was on the cross ?

Luke 23 : 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them;
for they know not what they do. And they parted
his raiment, and cast lots.



Fill in the blanks of our memory verse :

Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one _____________,tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, as ___________ in Christ forgave ______________.



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READ ALOUD POETRY










Show Me How

How do I make the most of this day?
I need Your guidance in every way.
Show me how, Prince of Peace.

How do I place a smile on Your face?
Mold me to serve You from place to place.
Show me how, Lord of Life.

How will I know if I’m pleasing You?
Speak to my heart; tell me what to do.
Show me how, Lamb of God.

How will I write for you this night-
to help others know of Your light?
Show me how, Abba Father.

Teach me to face only You.
Walk with me all the way through.
Show me how merciful Lord...
Show me how.

Julie Pisacane

Psalm 86:11
Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth:
unite my heart to fear thy name.


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Living the lesson: If there is anyone in your life you need to forgive , go to
God in prayer and tell Him about it . Tell Him to give you a heart that is
filled with holy love and a spirit of true forgiveness.God wants us to trust him,
so the Holy Spirit helps us to know and trust God and His Word will guide
and allow us to walk in His truth .

3 John 1: 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.



Close In Prayer .