Sermon Notes 11/1 – PSALM 103: NEVER FORGET

PSALM 103: NEVER FORGET

John 13:1-5

-the Lord forgives our sins and we need to forgive the sins of others

-Washing the feet of the disciples refers the forgiveness of sins – v4

-taking a bath represents salvation – vs5-9

-Jesus is our example to follow as our Lord and teacher when it comes to forgiving others – vs12-15

FORGIVENESS IS NOT BASED ON FEELINGS OR EMOTIONS – Col 3:13

1. We do not feel like forgiving

a. forgiving someone is a command to obey from Jesus and His Word

EVERYONE SAYS FORGIVENESS IS A GREAT IDEA UNTIL THEY HAVE TO FORGIVE SOMEONE

c. FORGIVE – means to let go/release give up the right to hurt someone else for hurting you

2. Our feelings will catch up with our obedience

FORGIVENESS IS UNLIMITED – Matthew 18:22

-this means forgiveness is immediate, forever and for everything

***Unlimited forgiveness is immediate forgiveness

-Never wait to forgive…Forgive immediately

-Jesus forgives immediately – Imitate Him – Eph 5:1

***Unlimited Forgiveness forever and for Everything Forgiveness – Lk 23:24-34

-we need to always be ready to forgive

-in Luke 23:34 – the word said indicate Jesus repeated this prayer over & over again

-forgiveness is not an occasional act, but a constant attitude

-we need to glorify the Lord and forgive

FORGIVENESS IS A CHANGED LIFE – ACTS 9:1-17 & 8:13

-We are radically changed when we are saved. We know and others know we are changed and saved because we forgive

-The world and culture sees the change and then has a desire to be saved – 1 Peter 2:12

-The Apostle Paul is an example of a radical change – Acts 8:1-3

-When we are saved, there is a change and we forgive easily and quickly…