The second message in our series, The Invitation.
The second message in our series, The Invitation.
Message notes:
Jesus invites you into a life filled with unusual forgiveness. (Matthew 5:6 NLT)
The definition of mercy:
Mercy - withholding punishment
Grace: God gives you what you don't deserve (gift)
Mercy: God doesn't give you what you do deserve (withholding punishment)
Who is the hardest person in the world for you to forgive?
Matthew 18:21-35 (NLT)
Three keys to unusual forgiveness:
I ask God for mercy today.
Luke 18:10-13 (NLT)
I forgive my debtors in Jesus' name and let go of my desire to punish them.
Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
I am ready to show compassion to someone who needs mercy this week.
Luke 10:36-37 (NLT)
Who is the one person you need to forgive?
Is there someone you need to ask to forgive you?