Forgive us our debts

Introduction

Any feedback from last week?

How valid an excuse is busyness?

Brother Lawrence and washing the pots

Opening prayer

Matthew 6:12 ESV

and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Debts

Translation error, different words used in prayers - transgressions - see

Greek word in this text is

ὀφείλω (opheilō), owe; be obligated.

The Lexham Analytical Lexicon to the Greek New Testament (Logos Bible Software, 2011).

Do we understand our failings and disobedience as debt incurring?

Do we understand that even the actions performed against people are an affront and rebellion against God?

Forgive

In what sense do we mean forgiveness?

Why ask for forgiveness if God has pointed to Jesus as the payment?

Is Jesus’ forgiveness efficacious for all my sins? And if so, why must I still pray for forgiveness?

Packer

Family prayer - praying to Father

Gratitude’s response to failing a Father despite all that the Father provides

Damaging our relationship with our Father

"For every look at self, take ten looks at Christ." Robert Murray McCheyne

Requesting a greater sensitivity to God’s holy requirements

Trust in the fullness of Jesus’ atoning work

Others

Must understand that all sin is ultimately stealing from God - David’s and Nathan ()

Christians have been recipients of such incredible grace, covering our transgressions toward God and people

Understanding forgiveness of others:

To not forgive others is to play the role of God

To not forgive shows that we have not fully appreciated the extent to which God has gone to forgive us, nor the debt fully incurred

To not forgive others stops us from being healed

Sibling rivalry

Conclusion

Reflect on and

Develop habit of self-examination

Reflect on the full riches of