Watch that First Step!

INTRODUCTION

1. In life, the first sets the tone for the rest.
2. Watch that first step.
3. TEXT: Exodus 34:5-7.
4. God’s first reaction towards us is forgiveness.
5. Guilt is something with which all humanity suffers.
6. Forgiveness…there’s only one place to get it.
7. “To err is human, to forgive divine.”
8. Forgiveness is primarily about your future.

OUTLINE

1. God forgives fully.
   1. How many things in life are really “All included?”
   2. God even pays the tip.
2. God forgives freely.
   1. Forgiveness does not cost you anything.
   2. Forgiveness cost God everything.
   3. God gives without chiding.
3. God forgives forgetfully.
   1. “Fuhgeddaboudit.”
   2. God forgets. We cannot.
   3. We must remember to forget what God no longer remembers.
4. How do I acquire forgiveness?
   1. You ask.

CONCLUSION

1. PRAYER.