Mike Schmid - March 1, 2023
What is Forgiveness?
We continue our Lent Midweek series “Forgive: Why Should We and How Can We?” On the Wednesdays of Lent we will explore forgiveness, both the forgiveness we have received from the Lord and the forgiveness He calls us to extend to others. Tonight we look at the meaning of forgiveness. What is it? Is forgiveness just excusing people, letting them off the hook, and downplaying their offense? Or is it something different? How do I know if I am truly forgiving someone? What does it mean when I forgive someone who wrongs me? We look to God’s Word for answers.
From Series: "Forgive"
Jesus calls us to forgive one another as we have been forgiven. In The Lord’s Prayer, He turns that around and instructs us to ask to be forgiven in the same way we forgive others. What is very clear is that it is very important to the Lord that His followers lead lives of mercy and forgiveness in our dealings with others. But how do we do this? Doesn’t forgiveness let people off the hook? What if I don’t feel like forgiving? Does God really expect me to forgive everyone? Our Lent Midweek series is entitled “Forgive: Why Should We and How Can We?” On the Wednesdays of Lent we will explore forgiveness, both the forgiveness we have received from the Lord and the forgiveness He calls us to extend to others.