Forgive Us Our Debts

Matthew 6:9-15

Introduction:

Main idea: God is a good and holy father who grants forgiveness to his children when they ask with the right heart

1. Understand your daily need of forgiveness
   • What sin is
   • For the enemy of God
     • What sin does to us
     • What sin requires
   • For the child of God
     • What sin does
2. Request forgiveness
   • Components of a true confession
   • Meet the conditions of forgiveness

Application

In our daily requests for forgiveness…

• What returning patterns of sin need to be met with godly sorrow and repentance?
  
• What heart disposition do you need to cultivate toward those who won’t or can’t ask forgiveness?
  
• What bitterness or pride is keeping you from granting forgiveness to someone who has asked for it?

Additional Resources

• How Do I Know if I Have Godly Sorrow or Worldly Sorrow? by Mike Riccardi 
• Biblical Shepherding: Forgiveness by Brian Sayers

Dan Jarms

Dr. Dan Jarms is teaching pastor and team leader at Faith Bible Church in Spokane Washington, as well as associate dean at TMS Spokane. He has been married for over 30 years to Linda, and has three adult children. He earned his B.A. in English at the Master’s College, B.Ed. at Eastern Washington University, M.Div and D.Min in Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary. His other interests include NCAA basketball, gardening, brick oven cooking.