Confession and forgiveness are often associated with Christianity, but what does it look like to live a life of confession and forgiveness? As Jesus continues to teach his disciples how to pray, he invites us to see that a life of confession and forgiveness goes back to viewing ourselves and others the way God views us through Jesus. 

Unifying Phrase: Jesus makes forgiveness make sense.

• Confession and forgiveness calls us to hold up a mirror to our lives.
• True confession is God centered, not an expression of self-pity.
• God can always be counted on to forgive when we confess.
• Knowing God’s forgiveness leads to showing God’s forgiveness.