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Forgiveness: Received From God, Extended to Others
Forgiveness is always personal. It’s incredibly difficult to do. But it’s never optional.
When someone has offended us, the temptation to not forgive is great. But the roots of unforgiveness and bitterness can grow deep in the human soul. Left alone, unforgiveness produces bitter fruit that shows itself in angry thoughts, words, and deeds. Eventually, it will destroy us from the inside out.
Through this study, you will learn of the life-altering, rich teachings God’s Word offers about forgiveness. Your heart will soften as you learn of Jesus’ forgiveness for you, and you’ll be encouraged to extend that same forgiveness to others.
When someone has offended us, the temptation to not forgive is great. But the roots of unforgiveness and bitterness can grow deep in the human soul. Left alone, unforgiveness produces bitter fruit that shows itself in angry thoughts, words, and deeds. Eventually, it will destroy us from the inside out.
Through this study, you will learn of the life-altering, rich teachings God’s Word offers about forgiveness. Your heart will soften as you learn of Jesus’ forgiveness for you, and you’ll be encouraged to extend that same forgiveness to others.
- GenresChristianity
256 pages, Paperback
Published May 9, 2017
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About the author
Donna Snow
7 books124 followersBible study is my passion. Period. God has completely transformed my life through it. Consequently, Artesian Ministries (my 501c3 non-profit ministry) is focused on the expository teaching of God’s Word and practical application of His life-giving truths in our everyday lives.
Whenever God opens the door for me to teach from His Word, I always carry a few extra Bibles with me to give as gifts to those who do not have one.
I have three abiding passions: encouraging dear sisters in Christ, exploring the treasures in Scripture, and traveling the world.
When I’m not speaking, writing, or embarking on a new adventure, I enjoy connecting with you online, snapping copious photos, watching documentaries and home improvement shows, immersing myself in research, and reading faith-based books—as many as I can inhale. I’m a marginal housekeeper, closet chef, and dabbling gardener, but home is always my favorite place to be.
Whenever God opens the door for me to teach from His Word, I always carry a few extra Bibles with me to give as gifts to those who do not have one.
I have three abiding passions: encouraging dear sisters in Christ, exploring the treasures in Scripture, and traveling the world.
When I’m not speaking, writing, or embarking on a new adventure, I enjoy connecting with you online, snapping copious photos, watching documentaries and home improvement shows, immersing myself in research, and reading faith-based books—as many as I can inhale. I’m a marginal housekeeper, closet chef, and dabbling gardener, but home is always my favorite place to be.
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February 28, 2019
I just finished conducting a 8 wk. small group with this book. Great topic and great nuggets throughout each chapter!
June 13, 2017
The author starts by helping us to identify what forgiveness really is. It is not that we learn not to care because we do care. It is that we learn how to forgive in the way the God commands us. This book asks you to look at your troubles and issues that you hold a grudge or anger for. These can be caused by events within families, friends, etc. But unless we sit down and use this book to actually teach ourselves about us first, we can never let go of what we are harboring in our hearts. Many scriptures are used to put these in perspective.
This book can be used by an individual. I recommend having your bible next to you as you read.
In Matthew West's Forgiveness song he writes:
It’s the hardest thing to give away
And the last thing on your mind today
It always goes to those who don’t deserve
It’s the opposite of how you feel
When they pain they caused is just too real
Takes everything you have to say the word
Forgiveness, forgiveness
This book can be used by an individual. I recommend having your bible next to you as you read.
In Matthew West's Forgiveness song he writes:
It’s the hardest thing to give away
And the last thing on your mind today
It always goes to those who don’t deserve
It’s the opposite of how you feel
When they pain they caused is just too real
Takes everything you have to say the word
Forgiveness, forgiveness
June 8, 2017
Human nature is not inclined to forgive. Instead, it is much more likely to grasp onto grudges and nurse bitterness.
In Forgiveness: Received from God – Extended to Others, author Donna Pyle tells about her own fight with unforgiveness when her husband walked out on their marriage. She responded to her pain by hunting up every passage in Scripture about forgiveness she could find. Now she shares her findings with others, helping all find the freeing path of forgiveness. She walks her readers through the Bible to discover exactly what is forgiveness.
She begins to explain forgiveness by telling what it is not. This dispelling of myths is especially helpful to those struggling to let go of hurt. Forgiveness is not about forgetting and it’s not excusing a sin or a crime. It’s not artificial nonchalance–pretending the actions of others were not painful. Forgiveness is not even about the offender–who may or may not be aware of the offense. Forgiveness is about freeing ourselves from the prison of hate and anger.
The study is laid out in Eight Lessons with each Lesson having five days of readings, questions that lead the reader to Scripture, and opportunities to reflect on the Lesson and apply it personally. I especially appreciated the reflection exercises. The questions help the reader to uncover deeply buried grudges and bitterness. Unearthing them and receiving God’s strength to forgive leads to the freedom only found in grace.
The book could be used for personal study, but would also be useful for groups. Each lesson has suggestions for discussion, corporate prayer, and connecting with group members.
In Forgiveness: Received from God – Extended to Others, author Donna Pyle tells about her own fight with unforgiveness when her husband walked out on their marriage. She responded to her pain by hunting up every passage in Scripture about forgiveness she could find. Now she shares her findings with others, helping all find the freeing path of forgiveness. She walks her readers through the Bible to discover exactly what is forgiveness.
She begins to explain forgiveness by telling what it is not. This dispelling of myths is especially helpful to those struggling to let go of hurt. Forgiveness is not about forgetting and it’s not excusing a sin or a crime. It’s not artificial nonchalance–pretending the actions of others were not painful. Forgiveness is not even about the offender–who may or may not be aware of the offense. Forgiveness is about freeing ourselves from the prison of hate and anger.
The study is laid out in Eight Lessons with each Lesson having five days of readings, questions that lead the reader to Scripture, and opportunities to reflect on the Lesson and apply it personally. I especially appreciated the reflection exercises. The questions help the reader to uncover deeply buried grudges and bitterness. Unearthing them and receiving God’s strength to forgive leads to the freedom only found in grace.
The book could be used for personal study, but would also be useful for groups. Each lesson has suggestions for discussion, corporate prayer, and connecting with group members.
November 17, 2019
Thank you.
June 2, 2018
One of the best book studies our church Women’s Ministry has yet tackled. Scripture-based and personal. What the world needs now is love… and forgiveness.
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