Sunset Presbyterian Church Sermons

FORGIVENESS– GENESIS 42-50 1) Today Pastor Steve talked about how unforgiveness can lead to “chains” while forgiveness leads to freedom. Forgiving others actually leads to both physical and emotional health: better sleep, better immune response, and even longer life spans! Please share a time when, in your experience, forgiveness brought about emotional or physical benefits. 2) In Genesis 42, Joseph tested his brother's “heart conditions” before he offered them forgiveness and restoration. Does this surprise you? Do you think Joseph was right in doing this? Have you ever a had a similar experience? 3) Steve gave us five signs of forgiveness being offered: 1) releasing the one who has wronged you from fear of retribution, 2) releasing the one who has wronged you from their distress, 3) showing the one who has wronged you with acts of kindness, 4) working to reconcile the broken relationship, and 5) clearly reassuring the one who has wronged you of your forgiveness. (see Genesis 50:15) Which one of the