<>Preach notes [pray] forgive and forgiven

for Sunday Message 6/30/2024

[pray] forgive and forgiven

All references from the NIV unless noted as such

Reading for today: Mark 11… ‘and when you stand to pray… forgive’

<>JESUS IS OUR EXAMPLE

When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. ³⁴Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23: 34

Our example in all things, Jesus shows us facing a brutal, unjust and illegal execution

<> Hebrews 12: 1-3 [Pastor MaryAnn’s arc this season]

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, ²fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ³Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

[not designed to carry]

-bitterness and resentment (from hurts & wounds)

Invitations for breakthrough: freedom!!

Quotes: [^^ quotes Chris Bajkiewicz]

“Forgive quickly and freely, lest you breed a giant that will destroy you!” [desert fathers]

“Forgiveness is as much for us as it is for the one being forgiven.” [Bill Johnson]

“Not only does un-forgiveness trap you in the bondage of the evil one, but un-forgiveness is its’ own sin that will weigh heavy upon you. ” [F Joseph Atkinson]

“Many hold un-forgiveness as a virtue.” [note: cultures!] ^^

“Un-forgiveness is the stupidity of drinking a full dose of lethal poison and believing that very poison will kill the person who wronged you.” [Joyce Meyers]

“Un-forgiveness is a prison, and bitterness is unbearable torment.” ^^

“Most human pain, sickness, and mental anguish is rooted in bitterness and resentment from un-forgiveness.” [Dawna De Silva, author of ‘Sozo: Saved*Healed*Delivered’]

“Forgiveness is not pretending that nothing happened, or that we ‘can handle it’… that’s just stupid pride on our part.” [Joyce Meyers]

“All our stories have us as victors or victims; un-forgiveness turns us into the villain, just like the perpetrator of the story.” [Eric Johnson]

“We are hurt and wounded by people, not inanimate objects.” ^^

“It’s the people closest to us that will sin against us the most.” ^^

“The ‘perpetrator’ will rarely repent, never say they’re ‘sorry’ or even ask for forgiveness. Forgiving can never wait for the offender to ‘go there’.” ^^

“Forgiveness never means to put yourself in danger with a dangerous person. Forgive, and be safe… sometimes at a distance, with the doors locked.” [Joyce Meyers]

< > DEFINING

‘Being sinned against’ [def-verb]: a person’s act of commission or omission towards another person, resulting in a hurt, wounded, offended, and harmed person.

<> 10-minute Scriptural Primer in Need to Forgive

[… or your terrible future if you breed Unforgiveness]

**Story (not parable) The Un-Forgiving Servant Matt 18:21-35

²¹Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

²²Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

²³“Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of gold was brought to him. ²⁵Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.

²⁶“At this the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ ²⁷The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

²⁸“But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins.He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he demanded.

²⁹“His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.’

³⁰“But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. ³¹When the other servants saw what had happened, they were outraged and went and told their master everything that had happened.

³²“Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. ³³Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ ³⁴In anger his master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed.

³⁵“This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” Matt 18: 21-35

Note: 10,000 talents = +/- $300 million USD/ 2.2 billion Yuan CN¥

100 silver coins = +/- $ 130 USD / 943 CN¥

We get this story!

** Command with Condition Matt 6: 9-15

⁹In this manner, therefore, pray:

Our Father in heaven,           Hallowed be Your name.
¹⁰Your kingdom come.        Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.
¹¹Give us this day our daily bread.
¹²And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.
¹³And do not lead us into temptation,             But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

¹⁴“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. ¹⁵But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matt 6: 9-15 NKJV

ACT OF TENDERNESS, A HEART WANTING TO BE CLEAN (AMP VERSION)

⁹Pray, therefore, like this: Our Father Who is in heaven, hallowed (kept holy) be Your name.

¹⁰Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

¹¹Give us this day our daily bread.

¹²And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven (^[^e^]left, remitted, and let go of the debts, and have ^[^f^]given up resentment against) our debtors.

¹³And lead (bring) us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

¹⁴For if you forgive people their trespasses [their ^[^g^]reckless and willful sins, ^[^h^]leaving them, letting them go, and ^[ⁱ^]giving up resentment], your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

¹⁵But if you do not forgive others their trespasses [their ^[^j^]reckless and willful sins, ^[^k^]leaving them, letting them go, and ^[^l^]giving up resentment], neither will your Father forgive you your trespasses. Matt 6: 9-15 AMP

** ‘Constant Forgiveness’ Mk 11:25-26

²⁵And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop (leave it, let it go), in order that your Father Who is in heaven may also forgive you your [own] failings and shortcomings and let them drop.

²⁶But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your failings and shortcomings. Mark 11: 25-26

** Bottomless Refill [491+] Mt 18:21-22

²¹Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

²²Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

** Bitterness Kills Heb 12: 14-16

¹⁴Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. ¹⁵See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. Heb 12: 14-16

‘Defile’ ST 3392 (5x) miainó : contaminate, toxic pollution, deeply stain and ruin

No Condemnation Rom 8: 1-4, 26-28

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, ²because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set youfree from the law of sin and death. ³For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh,God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering.And so he condemned sin in the flesh, ⁴in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

²⁶In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. ²⁷And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

²⁸And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8: 1-4, 26-28

Condemnation: from the enemy, attack of character, keep you bound up

Conviction: truth told to you by HolySpirit, always opportunity for freedom through repentance and cleansing, and takes you further in GOD.

Not Forgive… Forgive…

*Scripture Reff*	*IF I don’t forgive… [negative]*	*If I forgive…. [positive]*
Matt 6: 11-15	I won’t be forgiven, mercy is blocked	I will be forgiven and receive mercy
Matt 9: 1-8	I am not being like Jesus	I will be like Jesus
Matt 18: 32-33	I am showing God how ungrateful I am to Him.	I will be showing God how grateful I am for what He has done.
Matt 18: 21-22 Luke 17: 3-5	I am being disobedient and sinful.	I will be obedient and moving in holiness
Luke 6: 36-38	I will lack blessing and good things in my life.	I will lack nothing
Eph 4: 26-27	I will have anger in my heart, and the evil one will have power and access in my life.	I will not have anger festering In my heart, and the evil one will not have power and access in my life.
Heb 12: 14-16	Bitterness will destroy me.	Bitterness will not destroy me.
Rom 12: 17-21	I will be overcome by evil.	I will not be overcome by evil.
Psalm 32: 1-3	my bones and my health will waste away.	My bones and my health will be strong
Matt 18: 23-35	I will be imprisoned and handed over to torture	I am free from prison and torture.

<>Forgiveness: Daily Journey of Freedom

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Gal 5:1

‘Emotional ‘Need to Forgive’ METER

“when a person’s name comes up, or their face shows up in your thoughts…

or you remember xyz…”

<—— PAIN ————- NO PAIN ——>

[tension] [peace]

[darkness] [light]

[strong Negative emotions] [strong Positive emotions]

[‘hurt’ / lack of love] [‘clean’ / full of love]

[desire for revenge] [desire for God’s best]

Forgive! Now! Forgiven!

<>Invitation! Freedom / Break the Victim Spirit

<>Remember a person who hurt or harmed you that you have not forgiven

<>Hold out hands and ‘offer them to Jesus’

<>Pray: “Lord Jesus, I forgive [whisper name]

for [whisper reason] ;

Lord, I now repent and ask that You would

forgive me for holding

[same person] in un-forgiveness.

In Jesus’ holy Name, Amen.”

<>Forgive and Forgiven 1 John 1: 5-10

⁵This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.

⁶If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.

⁷But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

⁸If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.

⁹If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

¹⁰If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us. 1 John 1: 5-10

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