Forgiveness & Reconciliation EDM Bible Study {Bible Study Review}

Title: Forgiveness & Reconciliation 

Author: Hendrickson

Series: Everyday Matters Bible Study

Genres: Bible Study

Publication Date: January 1, 2014

Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers

Source: Paperbacks

Purchase: Paperback | Kindle - Forgiveness | Kindle - Reconciliation | Christian Book | Hendrickson

Synopsis:

 One of the greatest marks of a life of transformed by Jesus is the ability to forgive and reconcile with one another. That mean it's easy, and sometimes true forgiveness can be one of the toughest things we'll ever do. But it can also be the most freeing.

The studies in this book examine challenges we face as we try to forgive and reconcile with those who have hurt us. Let's face it--sometimes it's easier to be hurt or angry, to hold onto our sense of justice and pride, rather than let go. But both forgiveness and reconciliation are disciplines necessary for the spiritual health of individuals and communities. In practicing them, we see the reality of God's forgiveness and his offer of reconciliation to us.

If you've ever experienced the hurt of not being forgiven, if you've ever struggled to forgive someone who wronged you, or if you have trouble acknowledging God's forgiveness in your life, this study is for you.

My Rating:

Forgiveness and reconciliation are essential and pretty much key to the Christian life. We are told to forgive those who hurt us to be forgiven by the Father. We are reconciled because of Christ's sacrifice. We learn these things in church, but many of us don't abide by them. This study breaks down each practice with scriptural references that allows you to further understand each.

This study is broken into two parts giving equal focus to both forgiveness and reconciliation. Each section has four chapters and each chapter is further broken down into a study, questions, things to ponder on, prayer, application and an important take-away. There are also a ton of quotes thrown throughout that are very insightful and very motivational.

The study on forgiveness was the strongest study of the two because I could really connect to it. Forgiveness is something I struggle with a lot and the questions within this study helped me get to the root of some things. The prayers allowed me to pray deeper then I've prayed before. The questions got personal and real which I love in a good Bible study.

The study on reconciliation was just as good as the one on forgiveness. The questions were great. The prayers were strong. I didn't connect as much to the study as I understand reconciliation, but it was still a study that helped me brush up on my understanding and ways to apply it into my life daily.

This study works as a companion to the Everyday Matters Bible for Women so there will be references to articles from within the Bible. As a companion study to the Bible it allows you to get more use of the Bible and all it's features. I love the references to all of the articles within the Bible and how they help the Bible studies really allow for me to utilize the Bible more than I would have on my own.

Forgiveness and reconciliation are needed in our every day lives and sometimes we forget, but a study like this would be like a friend -- reminding you to check in on yourself about both in reference and context of your life. Great study!

Blessings,