Reflection Questions:

  1. What stands out to you about this student’s story of confession, forgiveness, and redemption? How does this remind you of God’s offer of forgiveness and redemption in the gospel message?

  2. How can remembering the forgiveness that God gives you change the way you live today?

Spiritual Practice: Confession and Forgiveness

I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” 
And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
Psalm 32:5

“Take time today to kneel or sit in a posture of receiving in God’s presence. Share your failures as honestly as you can with God. Hear the words of Jesus: “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” (Luke 5:20). Receive this forgiveness and step into the new life God offers. If you need to make amends with someone, commit yourself to doing so as soon as possible.”1

1Hudson, Trevor. Pauses for Lent. Nashville: Upper Room, 2015. p. 36.