Forgive us our debts
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Introduction
Introduction
Any feedback from last week?
How valid an excuse is busyness?
Brother Lawrence and washing the pots
Opening prayer
and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
Debts
Debts
Translation error, different words used in prayers - transgressions - see
Greek word in this text is
ὀφείλω (opheilō), owe; be obligated.
The Lexham Analytical Lexicon to the Greek New Testament (Logos Bible Software, 2011).
Do we understand our failings and disobedience as debt incurring?
Do we understand that even the actions performed against people are an affront and rebellion against God?
Forgive
Forgive
In what sense do we mean forgiveness?
Why ask for forgiveness if God has pointed to Jesus as the payment?
Is Jesus’ forgiveness efficacious for all my sins? And if so, why must I still pray for forgiveness?
Packer
Family prayer - praying to Father
Gratitude’s response to failing a Father despite all that the Father provides
Damaging our relationship with our Father
"For every look at self, take ten looks at Christ." Robert Murray McCheyne
Requesting a greater sensitivity to God’s holy requirements
Trust in the fullness of Jesus’ atoning work
Others
Others
Must understand that all sin is ultimately stealing from God - David’s and Nathan ()
Christians have been recipients of such incredible grace, covering our transgressions toward God and people
Understanding forgiveness of others:
To not forgive others is to play the role of God
To not forgive shows that we have not fully appreciated the extent to which God has gone to forgive us, nor the debt fully incurred
To not forgive others stops us from being healed
Sibling rivalry
Conclusion
Conclusion
Reflect on and
Develop habit of self-examination
Reflect on the full riches of