The Courage to Forgive

Key Passage
Then Jesus said to her, "Your sins are forgiven." But those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?" (Luke 7:48–49)
Questions
Adults: Whom does your Christian faith call you to forgive right now? How hard will this be for you?
Children: When is it hard for you to forgive someone who has hurt you? What can help you forgive?

Readings

First Reading • David's Punishment and Repentance
2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Paul's Basic Teaching
Galatians 2:16, 19-21 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Penitent Woman
Luke 7:36—8:3 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Related activities & tools
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