Gods Tender Mercy Chapter 13 God is allmerciful

God’s Tender Mercy Chapter 13 God is all-merciful; He desires to forgive us and restore our relationship with Him.

Brainstorm • Write down some examples of sins; things that hurt and offend God, others, or ourselves. • What is the worst sin you can think of? • Can God forgive that sin?

What happens when we sin? • Does God stop loving us when we sin? • NO • When we sin, we turn away from God. • Activity

Jesus Forgives • Jesus taught man about the forgiveness of sins through healing, stories, and through the forgiving example of His life. • Jesus is the Good Shepherd • Read Textbook p 65 (paragraph 1 and 2) • What are some things a shepherd does?

Shepherd calling sheep: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Holr 54 e. F 4 LY

Jesus the Good Shepherd with Sheep • • • Finds lost sheep Feeds sheep Leads the sheep Protects the sheep Cares for the sheep Jesus with Sinners • Seeks out sinners • Feeds us with His body in the Eucharist • Leads His Church • Protects sinners from Satan

Examples of repentant sinners • Peter and Mary Magdalene are examples of repentant sinners who were shown mercy and compassion. • Textbook p. 65, paragraph 3 and 4 • Peter denied Jesus three times (Lk 22: 54 -63 or Jn 18: 15 -27) • What was his sin? Whom did he hurt? • Jesus forgave Peter (Jn 21: 1 -19) • How did Peter show he wanted forgiveness? • Was Jesus angry? How did he receive Peter as a sinner? • Let’s act it out!

Examples • Mary Magdalene had many sins, but she came to Jesus to be forgiven. (Mt 26: 6 -13) • How did she show she was sorry? • Why did Jesus forgive her? Did his forgiveness change her? • How do you think Mary felt? • Act it out! • Jesus still forgives today! How does Jesus forgive your sins? How can you show God you are sorry? • Jesus forgives us through the priest in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Homework/Review: Activity book p. 51