Corrie Ten Boom Germany This is an inspiring story about Corrie Ten Boom and her sister, Betsie. During World War II, they were arrested in Holland for protecting Jewish people from the Nazis. But she has a great message for all of us.

“Forgiveness: No Fishing Allowed”

Forgiveness may be hard, but it is possible because God forgives us.

“If you forgive others for their sins, your Father in heaven will also forgive you for your sins. But if

you don’t forgive others, your Father in heaven will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:14-15

Let’s Discuss Together:

1. Why did Corrie and her sister Betsie believe that God’s love and forgiveness were stronger than the powers of darkness?

2. Why was it so hard for Corrie to forgive her former prison guard?

3. What is the hardest thing you’ve ever had to forgive? According to Matthew 6:15, what happens—or doesn’t happen—if we don’t forgive?

Let’s Pray Together:

• Thank God for His amazing forgiveness, and that He washes us clean and actually forgets about all of our sin.

• Ask Him to help us forgive others the same way He forgives us.

• Ask God to help us show the world His kind of forgiveness so that they will ask Him to forgive them also.