Week 7 Chapter 6
Read in your book page 117. Then think about specific times that cause you pain to think about. This chapter is about healing, please don't skip this.
Write down in a list three
Sin or Offense Against You then Pain and Consequences
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Question 2. Number these steps of forgiveness in the order you think will bring the healthiest long-term resolution.
___ Forgive the consequences of the act done against you.
___ Distinguish between forgiving and trusting your offender.
___ Tell God what happened to you.
_1__ Admit something happened.
___ Seek reconciliation, not just conflict resolution.
___ Forgive the offender (when he or she repents) for their sake.
___ Forgive the offender for your sake.

Question 3. Read page 118-119.
Revisit the three sins or offenses you mentioned in question 1. In what ways (if any) did the pain you felt then distort life and cause you to make unhealthy decisions later ?

Questions 4 - 10. In the following questions, we'll share the steps of forgiveness( check this order with what you wrote for question 2).
I will write the correct order . After each one I suggest that you journal a little bit about why this would be the order and how it affects you. The actual book questions are basically that.

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After the DVD experience we will answer these questions together in our group.

Forgiving questions

1. Describe a time when admitting something was done to you was critical to your healing.


2. What makes it difficult to admit something was done to you ?


3. Describe ways forgiveness has healed you from sin done against you.


4. Why do you think it's crucial to forgive others for the consequences of their actions against us ?


5. You can invite others in your group to suggest a new question for you to answer.