When Someone Hurts You: Forgiveness (How to Human — Week 3)

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - ​​​​​Matthew 18​ (Matthew 5:23-24; 18:11, 18-19, 21-22 & 28-35; Luke 17:3-5​; Romans 12:17-21​ & 23-27; Colossians 2:13-15​; 3:13; Ephesians 4:32​; Mark 11:25-26​)

 

Forgiveness is not easy, but it is possible because of the Gospel!

In this lesson, we explore what forgiveness truly means, why it’s essential for our hearts and relationships, and how we can put it into practice in everyday life. Using Scripture as our guide, we’ll uncover how God calls us to release anger, bitterness, and vengeance, extend mercy to others, and trust Him with justice. Whether you’re struggling to forgive or want to understand the heart of God’s grace, this lesson will equip and inspire you to live a life marked by freedom, peace, and restoration.

 

Series description:

Life would be easier if people were perfect — but God designed us to grow through relationships, not apart from them.

How to Human is a four-week Bible study about learning to love people the way God does — through connection, grace, forgiveness, friendship, and hospitality.

Each week takes a practical and biblical look at how to handle real-life relationships in a world full of imperfect people. Whether you’ve been hurt, frustrated, or just trying to be a better friend, this series helps believers rediscover God’s heart for human connection.

 

How to Human — Learning to Love, Forgive, and Get Along; God's Way
Week 3: When Someone Hurts You (Forgiveness)

 

I. Forgiveness ​defined
II. Forgiveness ​illustrated
III. Forgiveness ​explained
A. ​forgiveness ​acknowledges the ​offense
B. ​forgiveness ​seeks ​restoration & ​reconciliation
C. ​forgiveness ​is ​committed to ​a ​resolution
IV. Forgiveness ​practiced
V. Forgiveness ​demanded

 

Week 3 - Notes