Forgive Us Our Debts

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