Big Idea
The cross changes everything, especially forgiveness.
Key Verses
Luke 23:32-38 ESV
32 Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. 33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 34 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. 35 And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!” 36 The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine 37 and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” 38 There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.”
2 Corinthians 5:19 ESV
that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
Acts 7:60 ESV
And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
J High Questions
What are your favorite last words from TV, movies, books, or comics?
Describe a time you had to make due with or work around somethings that was broken.
What has been broken in your life as a result of sin?
What makes forgiveness good for both you and those you forgive?
Matt explained to us that forgiveness equates to restoration. How can we see our areas of brokenness begin to heal?
High School Questions
What are your favorite last words from TV, movies, books, or comics?
What has been broken in your life as a result of sin?
How is Jesus innocent, but not a victim when he was beaten and crucified?
How does Jesus sacrifice enable us to forgive others more easily, and what makes forgiveness good for both you and those you forgive?
Matt explained to us that forgiveness equates to restoration. This week, how can we see our areas of brokenness begin to heal?