Prepare your heart for loving forgiveness!

1. Because your offender is valuable 10-11

Forgiveness is motivated by a character of love!

• Love SEES value.
• Love PLACES value.
  • Loving and praying for your enemies (Matthew 5:44)
  • Knowing the potential of the gospel

2. Because reconciliation is needed 12-14

The gospel shows the need for:

• Personal sacrifice
• Humble repentance
• Genuine forgiveness
• Powerful ministry

3. Because God is sovereign 15-16

God uses painful circumstances and conflicts for redemptive purposes!

• Deeper understanding of the gospel
• Closer relationships through forgiveness

What about slavery?

• New perspective on slaves’ value
• New relationship with a slave

Reflection questions available here.