Sermon Notes
Luke 17:1–2 NIV
1 Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come, but woe to anyone through whom they come. 2 It would be better for them to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around their neck than to cause one of these little ones to stumble.
2 Corinthians 2:10–11 NIV
10 Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven — if there was anything to forgive — I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, 11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Romans 12:19 NIV
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.
Matthew 5:9 NIV
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
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Series Resources
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Discussion Igniters
(1) Can you recall a time when someone offended you with their words or actions?
How did you respond?
(2) Read Luke 17:1–2, Hebrews 12:15, and Mark 11:25.
What does Jesus say will happen?
According to these verses, how should we respond?
(3) What happens to us when we choose to hold onto offense and let it affect us?
(4) Read Romans 12:9–21.
How does God call us to live and respond when others offend or hurt us?
(5) Is there an offense you are holding onto that you need to release to God?
What steps can you take to work on releasing and forgiving it?