Forgiveness | Difficult Conversations Week 1 | Pastor Candace Cortez

July is Bring Your Bible Month at Koinonia!

This month, we are encouraging everyone to bring their own physical Bible as we dive deeper into the Word of God and deepen our understanding together!

Nothing beats the feeling of flipping through the pages of God’s physical Word!

Genres in the Bible

• Joseph and His Brothers: Genesis 37-50
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• The Prodigal Son: Luke 15
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• Jesus Forgiving on the Cross: Luke 23:34
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• The Unforgiving Servant: Matthew 18:21-35
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• David and Mephibosheth: 2 Samuel 9
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• Jacob and Esau: Genesis 25- 36
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Key Biblical Terms:

• • The Hebrew word “” means to forgive or pardon
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• • The Greek word “” means to release, let go, or send away
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• • “” in Greek emphasizes gracious forgiveness
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Forgiveness: Psalm 103:12, Micah 7:19, Isaiah 43:25

Forgiveness: Matthew 6:12

• Immediately (Goals!)

• Often

• Before apologies or reconciliation happens

• Unforgiveness is weighty

• Unforgiveness is sin

• Unforgiveness is shortsighted

1. Acknowledge the pain.

2. Think through things.

3. Imagine being on the other side.

4. Remember God’s forgiveness.

5. Reflect on our Biblical command.

6. Let go of the hurt.

7. Continue to forgive.

8. Pray for the person who hurt you.

Forgiveness allows for a deeper hope of restoration to exist in our hearts.