Day Three

Sin and Grace - pgs 100-102

Realize
1. Some people struggle with receiving God's forgiveness because they feel their sins are just too great. What types of sins do people tend to think are "too serious" for God to be able to forgive?

2. When Jesus died on the cross, what did He accomplish (Isaiah 53:6; John 1:29)?

Reflect
3. If we think that our sins are too big for God to forgive, what are we implying about Jesus' death on the cross?

4. According to Proverbs 28:13 and 1 John 1:9, how do we appropriate God's forgiveness? What is the result when we do?

5. What types of things do people do in an attempt to "do penance" for their sins? What are some of the ways you have tried to "earn" God's favor after you have sinned?

6. What would you say to someone who thinks that her sins are too big for God to forgive?

Respond
7. What does God's forgiveness of your sins mean to you?

Prayer of the Day
Father, I know that the blood of Christ is sufficient to cover all my sin. Thank You for offering cleansing and forgiveness to every sinner who comes to You in repentance and faith. Thank You that so sin is too big for You to forgive. By faith, I receive Your forgiveness for every sin that I have ever committed. Help me to walk as Your cleansed, forgiven child. Amen.