Extending Grace to Others
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· 16 viewsFocus: - Understanding Divine Grace: Begin by exploring the depth of God's grace toward us, using the parable of the forgiving and unforgiving servant to illustrate the magnitude of what we've been forgiven. - Practical Applications: Discuss what it looks like to extend this same grace to others in daily interactions, especially in customer service. Highlight how grace can be shown in both words and actions, even in challenging situations. - Transformative Power: Emphasize the impact of extending grace on both the giver and receiver, fostering a culture of forgiveness, patience, and compassion within the organization.
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The Ripple Effect of Grace
The Ripple Effect of Grace
Bible Passage: Matthew 18:21–35
Bible Passage: Matthew 18:21–35
Summary: In this passage, Jesus shares the parable of the unforgiving servant, illustrating the importance of forgiving others as we have been forgiven by God.
Application: Understanding the grace we've received should transform our hearts and compel us to forgive those who have wronged us, helping us to break free from bitterness and leading to restoration in our relationships.
Teaching: The sermon teaches that grasping the magnitude of God's grace towards us enables and necessitates us to extend that same grace to others, reflecting the character of God in our actions.
How this passage could point to Christ: This passage points to Christ as the ultimate embodiment of grace; through His sacrifice, we receive immeasurable forgiveness, setting the standard for how we relate to one another.
Big Idea: Those who have been forgiven much are called to forgive much; living out grace has the power to transform our lives and relationships.
Big Idea: Since Grace has been extended to us, we should be people who _extend_ grace to others
Big Idea: Since Grace has been extended to us, we should be people who _extend_ grace to others
The ultimate test of our spirituality is the measure of our amazement at the grace of God.
David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (Welsh Preacher and Writer)
