1. Betrayal
2. False accusations
3. Rejection
4. Abuse
5. Humiliation



Luke 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided
up his clothes by casting lots. (NIV)



4 Things Forgiveness Is Not



1. Forgiveness is not minimizing the seriousness of what they did
2. Forgiveness is not reconciliation
3. Forgiveness is not about doing what's fair
4. Forgiveness is not impossible



Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (NIV)



4 Forgiveness Lessons from Jesus
1. Pray for them
Luke 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. (NIV)



Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, (NIV)



2. Bless them
Luke 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. (NIV)



Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. (NIV)



3. Do good to them



Luke 6:27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, (NIV)



Luke 6:35-36 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get
anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is
kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. (NIV)



Romans 12:17–21 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of
everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge,
my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will
repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him
something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”  21  Do not be overcome by
evil, but overcome evil with good. (NIV)



4. Do good to you



Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also
forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (NIV)