Total Forgiveness
This summer, join us for an in-depth study entitled “Total Forgiveness,” held in Graves Hall before our 10:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday mornings. Our leader, the Rev. Dr. Thomas P. Sweets, has served as a Pastor/Head of Staff in the Presbyterian Church (USA) for 42 years and he teaches regularly on Sunday mornings at Second Presbyterian Church. The textbook is Total Forgiveness: When Everything in You wants to Hold a Grudge, Point a Finger, and Remember the Pain—God Wants You to Lay it All Aside, by R.T. Kendall. Rev. Sweets says, “This study has been one of the most transformative books I have read in years. It has certainly led to a greater depth of discipleship and spiritual maturity.” Some copies of the book will be available in the vestibule for $10.00 each or you can order the book online.
Reading in preparation for the class will enhance the material, but this is not required. There are three scripture passages you can meditate on as you prepare for Class:
Ephesians 4:30-32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Colossians 3:13, “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
1 Samuel 25:1-44, The story of David, Nabal, and Abigail. A powerful story of humility, pride and forgiveness.
Understanding forgiveness is a vital s element of a mature Christian faith. To live in total forgiveness can change the direction of your life, set you free from the past, and save many relationships.
Current Class Schedule
June 7: “An Introduction to Total Forgiveness” (Ephesians 4:30-32)
June 14: Chapter 1: “What is Total Forgiveness” (Luke 23:34, 1 Samuel 25)
June 21: Chapter 2: “How to Know We Have Totally Forgiven” (Joseph, Genesis 37-50)
June 28: Chapter 3: “The Lord’s Prayer and Forgiveness” Matthew 6:9-15
July 5: No Class (Independence Day Weekend)
July 12: Chapters 4 & 5: “Playing God” (Matthew 7:1 and “When we are right to judge,” 1 John 1:8)
July 19: Chapter 6: “The Art of Forgiving and Forgetting” (1 Corinthians 13)
July 26: “How to Forgive—Totally” (Matthew 5:44)
