GETTING PAST THE PAST

Main Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Additional Scriptures: Exodus 20:5-6, Galatians 6:7-8, Ezekiel 36:25-27, Romans 8:14-17, Luke 8:19-21, 9:23

POINTS:

• Recognize our past:

  • Blessings and curses are past down

  • We must go back 3-4 generations to see the scripts.

  • What’s one or two patterns from your family of origin has most impacted who you are today?

  • What is one message from your family of origin that God has revealed that you want to change as part of your hard work of discipleship?

• Forgive your ancestors:

  • Forgiveness will protect you from self-pity and a victim mentality that says you’re helpless and it’s always someone else’s fault.

• Own your own behavior:

  • We must confess the hurt we’ve caused to God and to one another and ask for forgiveness.

• Walk in the Truth:

  • Walk in the truth that you have a new Father, name, inheritance, and family.

• Through Discipleship:

  • Emotionally Healthy Disciples are healthy discipleship relationships.