Series Introduction - Kelly Welcome In this miniseries we are discovering the different aspects of forgiveness. This is our second webisode of three. Up Next: Last time we defined forgiveness.

Series Introduction (Cont) - Danae Last time we defined forgiveness. Today we are going to discuss forgiving yourself. Up Next: We know we must forgive others… (Danae)

Introduction - Danae We know we must forgive others but sometimes there is an aspect of forgiveness that we often forget. Forgiving ourselves is just as important as forgiving those who offend us. Up Next: After all, how can we forgive others…

Introduction (Cont) Danae After all, how can we forgive others when we have bitterness towards ourselves. We are often hard on ourselves thinking that we deserve to suffer for allowing ourselves to fall into the offence. Up Next: In the process we allow self hatred…

Introduction (Cont.) - Danae In the process we allow self hatred and unworthiness to rule our lives. There are 2 important steps to take when forgiving ourselves. Up next: Step 1: We must acknowledge our shame

Step 1 - Danae Step 1: We must acknowledge our shame Shame – embarrassment, disgrace, indignity, humiliation We tend to pile shame on ourselves. Up Next: Once we have forgiven the other person…

Step 1 (Cont.) - Danae Once we have forgiven the other person we tend to put on a mask hiding this unforgiveness and shame towards ourselves. Shame and condemnation are NOT from God. Up Next: John 3:17

Step 1 (Cont.) - Danae John 3:17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Up Next: Job 11:13-16

Job 11:13-16 “Yet if you devote your heart to him and stretch out your hands to him, if you put away the sin that is in your hand and allow no evil to dwell in your tent,

Job 11:13-16 then, free of fault, you will lift up your face; you will stand firm and without fear. You will surely forget your trouble, recalling it only as waters gone by. Up Next: Worth vs. Deserving

Step 1 (Cont.) - Danae Worth vs. Deserving Deserving: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” Romans 3:23 Up Next: Our sins have separated us from God.

Step 1 (Cont.) - Danae Our sin separates us from God. (Isaiah 59:2) We are all undeserving. Up Next: Worth: To have worth… (Kelly)

Step 2 - Kelly Worth: To have worth means you have value. God finds value in each of us! Up Next: Step 2: Finding our worth in Christ

Step 2 (Cont.) - Kelly Step 2: Finding our worth in Christ. John 8:3-11 tells of an adulterous woman. The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group 4 and said to Jesus,

John 11:13-16 (Cont.) “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. 5 In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” 6 They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him.

John 11:13-16 (Cont.) But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.”

John 11:13-16 (Cont.) Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”

John 11:13-16 (Cont.) “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” Up Next: Jesus stood up for her…

Step 2 (Cont.) - Kelly Jesus stood up for her when everyone wanted to condemn her. The woman was worth his time. Jesus deviated from his teaching time because she was worth it to him. Up Next: Jesus pardoned her so it was easy…

Step 2 (Cont.) - Kelly This woman was teased, mocked and looked down upon. Jesus pardoned her so it was easy for her to forgive herself. Up Next: Our take-away

Closing - Kelly Our Take-Away: We bring shame and disgrace upon ourselves because we feel unworthy to deserve forgiveness. Up Next: No matter what you have done….

Closing (Cont.) - Kelly No matter what you have done or what was done to you, Jesus finds you worth ding on the cross for and forgiving your sins. We too, should be able to forgive our selves. Up Next: Through God’s forgiveness…

Closing (Cont.)- Kelly Through God’s forgiveness and mercy we find it possible to forgive ourselves. Be merciful with yourself, Jesus says you are worth it! Up Next: Insert your name into John 3:16-17

Closing (Cont.)- Kelly I’m going to say John 3: You may follow along on the screen. I’m going to insert my name into the verse. I would like you to invite you to do the same with your name. Up Next: John 3:16-17

Closing (Cont.)- Kelly For God so loved Kelly that he gave his one and only Son, that (if) Kelly believes in him Kelly shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn Kelly, but to save the world through him. Up Next: Thank you for joining us.

Closing - Kelly Thank you for joining us today. We would like to encourage you to discuss this topic with your group. If you do not have a group of people that you meet with then please send us an with your thoughts. Up Next: Prayer

Closing - Kelly Close in Prayer Join us next time as we discuss Forgiving Others