Opportunities to Grow
Young Disciples 2018/2019 (Confirmation)
Hi Young Disciples
I hope you're ready for some serious work after the long chat we had last week.
Two valuable thoughts worth holding onto:
"You became a member of the holy Christian Church when you were baptised. You remain a member of the church as long as you believe in Jesus as your Saviour."
Everyone's faith journey is as unique as we are.
I hope you're ready for some serious work after the long chat we had last week.
Two valuable thoughts worth holding onto:
"You became a member of the holy Christian Church when you were baptised. You remain a member of the church as long as you believe in Jesus as your Saviour."
Everyone's faith journey is as unique as we are.
- Some believe in God from as early as they can remember. They have never known life without the presence of God.
- Others may be baptised, but go through part of their life not feeling, or acknowledging, the presence of God, until suddenly they become aware that God is with them.
- And others may not be baptised until later in their lives, and truly appreciate that they have come to know the love of God.
forgiven - fully and freely
I believe in the Holy Spirit: the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints: the forgiveness of sins...
On p103 of your textbook, read the explanation of this part of the Apostles Creed
On p103 of your textbook, read the explanation of this part of the Apostles Creed
Was there ever a time when someone hurt you with what they said or did?
Were you able to forgive them?
Think of a time when you said or did something to hurt someone else.
Did they forgive you?
How did it feel to be forgiven? What is one word you could use to describe the feeling of being forgiven?
Were you able to forgive them?
Think of a time when you said or did something to hurt someone else.
Did they forgive you?
How did it feel to be forgiven? What is one word you could use to describe the feeling of being forgiven?
In your Bible, find the Gospel of Luke and read Luke 15:11-24. Think about this story.
On the next fresh page in your notebook, write your thoughts* about these questions:
On the next fresh page in your notebook, write your thoughts* about these questions:
- Why didn't the son deserve to be taken back by his father?
- How did the father show that he had fully and freely forgiven his son?
FORGIVENESS IS A GIFT OF GOD.
It is:
*Write this in your notebook.
It is:
- undeserved
- free
- precious
*Write this in your notebook.
In your Bible, find the Gospel of Matthew and read Matthew 18:23-27
In your notebook, write your thoughts* about these questions:
In your notebook, write your thoughts* about these questions:
- Why did the king wipe out the servant's huge debt?
- In which ways is this a story about God and us?
Other words that mean forgiveness are:
pardon, absolution, remission and justification
Judges 'justify' people when they pronounce them not guilty, or innocent.
God is the Judge who justifies us.
He declares us righteous = he says we are right with Him.
pardon, absolution, remission and justification
Judges 'justify' people when they pronounce them not guilty, or innocent.
God is the Judge who justifies us.
He declares us righteous = he says we are right with Him.
On pp103-105 of your textbook, there are 7 Bible texts that refer to forgiveness. Read each one.
Which reading sticks most in your mind? Write it in your notebook (including the reference).
Which reading sticks most in your mind? Write it in your notebook (including the reference).
Final question to ponder: What makes it difficult to accept that God's forgiveness is a free gift?
Write your thoughts in your notebook.
Write your thoughts in your notebook.
I'll hopefully see you all next week Tuesday 4th June.
We haven't organised the afternoon tea roster. Is there anyone who would like to be first (and get it over with)?
Let me know...
We haven't organised the afternoon tea roster. Is there anyone who would like to be first (and get it over with)?
Let me know...