The Teachings of Jesus : Lesson 17
Text: Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:1-4
8 May 2016
AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS
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Praying for forgiveness
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This is not to be taken for granted
WHEN WE DO NOT CONFESS OUR SINS
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When we do not confess our sins Psalm 32:3
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God’s hand is heavy on us Psalm 32:4
a) We groan
b) We grow old and weak Psalm 32:4
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When we deny sin
a) The truth is not in us
b) We make God a liar 1 John 1: 8, 10
SEEKING FORGIVENESS
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The Penitential Psalms Psalms 32, 51
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Features of true repentance
a) Full confession Psalm 51:1-2
i) Transgression
ii) Iniquity
iii) Sin
b) Acknowledgment of sin Psalm 51:3
i) Consciousness of sin
ii) Sinning against God Psalm 51:4
iii) Depth of sin Psalm 51:5-6
c) Total cleansing and Restoration Psalm 51:7-12
i) Purge me
ii) Wash me
iii) Whiter than snow Psalm 51:7
iv) Hide Your face from my sins Psalm 51:9
v) Blot out my iniquities Psalm 51:9
vi) Create in me a clean heart Psalm 51:10
vii) Renew a steadfast spirit within me Psalm 51:10
viii) Do not cast me away from Your presence Psalm 51:11
ix) Do not take Your Holy Spirit from me Psalm 51:11
x) Restore to me the joy of Your salvation Psalm 51:12
xi) Uphold me by Your generous Spirit Psalm 51:12
AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS
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This is vital too
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Seeking forgiveness must go hand in hand with forgiving others Colossians 3:13