The_Chronological_Life_of_Christ_Part_107_Duty_That_Frees

The theological why of forgiveness is because we have been forgiven; the practical why is because it frees us from bondage.

1. Luke 17:1-2 And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin. www.networkbible.org ESV, 2016

2. Luke 17:3-4 Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him, and if he sins against you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.” www.networkbible.org ESV, 2016

3. Luke 17:5-6 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” And the Lord said, “If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. www.networkbible.org ESV, 2016

4. Luke 17:7-8 “Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and drink’? www.networkbible.org ESV, 2016

5. Luke 17:9-10 Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded? So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants, we have only done what was our duty.’” www.networkbible.org ESV, 2016

6. The duty of paying attention to YOURSELF frees you to enjoy RELATIONSHIPS with others.

7. The duty of paying attention to YOURSELF frees you to enjoy RELATIONSHIPS with others. Be the right KIND of person that is GOOD to be around.

8. The duty of paying attention to YOURSELF frees you to enjoy RELATIONSHIPS with others. Be the right KIND of person that is GOOD to be around. I am not to live in a WAY that leads you ASTRAY .

9. The duty of practicing FORGIVENESS when you are OFFENDED .

10. The duty of practicing FORGIVENESS when you are OFFENDED . This is a call to be SPIRITUALLY self-aware and PHYSICALLY self-disciplined.

11. The duty of practicing FORGIVENESS when you are OFFENDED . This is a call to be SPIRITUALLY self-aware and PHYSICALLY self-disciplined. Proper BOUNDARIES are necessary for relationships without which you get TOXIC relationships.

12. The THEOLOGICAL why of forgiveness is because we have been forgiven; the PRACTICAL why is because it frees us from bondage…

13. The THEOLOGICAL why of forgiveness is because we have been forgiven; the PRACTICAL why is because it frees us from bondage… These duties flow from faith and into FAITHFULNESS .

14. The THEOLOGICAL why of forgiveness is because we have been forgiven; the PRACTICAL why is because it frees us from bondage… These duties flow from faith and into FAITHFULNESS . Faith is not merely seeing God do the impossible but being faithful in the ROUTINE TASKS of life in service to God.

15. Please take a moment to fill out your Communication Card NEXT STEPS ( ) Do the home life help (in bulletin) ( ) Take time to self-evaluate and identify any areas for repentance ( ) Identify anyone I need to talk to or forgive ( ) Reflect on how to serve God in the routine tasks of life ( ) Meditate on Luke 17:1-10 ( ) Other________________________