Forgiving Others: S2-E2

Living IN Jesus Podcast

Forgiving Others: Season 2, Episode 2

May 25, 2023 • 18 min

Notes:

God’s forgiveness stands as one of the most profound gifts we have received. However, in addition to forgiveness of our sins, God has also given us, as believers, a heart and desire to forgive others. This gift is special because when we extend to others the same grace God has given us, we experience the peace and joy that comes from trusting God with our pain. In this episode, Ross O’Hair and Ben Brezina discuss the importance of forgiving others, how to forgive someone who has hurt you, and the God-given reasons behind participating in this powerful act of grace.

Verse:

Ephesians 4:31-32: “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”

Resources Mentioned:

Path of forgiveness found in Living IN Jesus Study Session 17
Previous Podcast Episode on Forgiveness: S1-E19: Giving and Asking Forgiveness

TIME	TOPICS
0:01	Introduction
0:30	What is forgiveness?
2:13	Handing our burdens to God
3:36	Misconceptions about forgiveness
3:50	Forgiveness is not a feeling
4:24	Forgiveness is not pretending it did not happen
6:12	Forgiveness is not excusing the offense/offender
7:50	Forgiveness is not letting time pass
8:35	Practical steps of forgiving others
9:11	Forgiveness is not forgetting the offense
10:47	Model of forgiveness in Scripture
11:20	Ben’s Personal journey with forgiveness
14:11	Principles/Process of forgiveness do not change
15:50	Ephesians 4:31-32 on forgiveness
16:46	Major takeaway about forgiveness