12 SEEDS LEADER LIBRARY
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PARDON
Forgiveness and Release

In thinking about pardon in our relationship with the Lord, we are overwhelmed by His lavish love and forgiveness - a gift too wonderful to adequately express. When we turn to the forgiveness of others, we only remember how much we have been forgiven, and we know we must let go of any hurts others inflict and forgive. Pardon helps to meet the need for forgiveness. When resentment and bitterness are allowed to remain in our hearts, we are poisoned by what we harbor. A practical application of the seed of Pardon is illustrated by forgiving someone who has wronged you.
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"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
                                                                                                     - Colossians 3:13


SCRIPTURE LIBRARY
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​Scripture Study Sheet

This study sheet has a brief description of the seed of Pardon, plus Scripture references related to that seed. Also has room for participants to write notes about each reference.

The study sheet comes 3-up on a standard 8.5" x 11" page - just download, print out and split into three strips (approx. 3 5/8" wide each by 8.5" high.)

If you're leading, you'll find the Leader's Reference Guide (shown below) helpful. 
​Leader's Reference Guide

This guide has Bible references and brief descriptions of each passage for the seed of Pardon.

Very useful if you're leading a study or discussion. Also, it's a helpful tool in personal study. 

This 8.5" x 11" reference sheet works well with the 3-up Scripture Study Sheet, highlighted above.

12 Seeds Bible Study

This Bible study helps you learn practical ways to love God and others in your group, at home and elsewhere.

Each study lesson includes two 8.5" x 11" sheets. The first page contains the lesson for the seed of Pardon. The second sheet is provided for extra notes or journal entries.

​Scripture Poster

This poster can be used in discussion groups, break rooms, home schools or Sunday school classes.

It contains the definition of the seed of Pardon, plus the theme verse and two additional Bible verses. 

For more emphasis, copy the poster onto brightly colored paper.

APPLICATIONS LIBRARY
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Ways to Apply the 12 Seeds

This sheet suggests ways to apply the 12.Seeds personally and with others. It can be used with the seed of Pardon as well as the rest of the 12.Seeds. 

This introductory page lists some general suggestions for application of the 12.Seeds personally, in your family, in small groups, and in staff or team meetings.

If you are leading, you may want to start with this overview sheet before using the 5 Habits page below.
​Pardon - 5 Habits 

This page includes prayers, thoughts and attitudes, words, actions and discussion questions to help you apply the seed of Pardon personally or with others. 

One way to use this page is to distribute it as a handout to help stimulate discussion in a small group setting.

​Note the discussion section at the bottom of the page.

Baggage/Transference

​After an attendee at one of our classes said, "You should write a book about this," we are doing more research on these concepts. "Baggage" refers to things we carry with us from the past, such as lack of forgiveness or resentment. "Transference" can include placing some of that baggage from the past onto people or relationships in the present. This can hinder relationships. To learn more,  download this discussion sheet.

Baggage/Transference Exercise for Growth

​Are there experiences you have had in the past that hurt you deeply? Is it possible those feeling surface when dealing with relationships in the present? The Baggage Transference Exercise for Growth, written by Pat Malloy, can help explore these questions, and help find release from this problem through the seed of Pardon. This exercise contains places to journal and has Scripture references.

LifeSkills for Growth

LifeSkills for Growth journal pages enhance your study of the 12 Seeds
book. These 2-page 8.5" x 11" sheets include questions to help better understand and apply the seed of Pardon. There are also spaces to write about experiences and progress made by dating journal entries. These pages can help to clarify thoughts, track progress and set goals for the future.
Growing in Love

This discussion starter has the seed of Pardon as it's theme, with a brief story related to the seed. It is a half sheet (5.5" wide by 8.5" tall) printed on both sides. 

This can be used as an ongoing reminder of the seed after a complete study of the 12 Seeds book. Distribute any way you wish: as a bulletin insert, study sheet for a class or discussion group, handout when visiting people, etc. There's room at the bottom of the second side to add your own notes.

Printing suggestions: Growing in Love comes front and back side-by-side on a full sheet. We recommend printing out on an 8.5" x 11" full sheet, then printing the front and back again on the other side of the paper. Split the sheet in two to yield two double-sided half sheets.

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POSTER LIBRARY
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Inspirational Posters

These posters feature the seed of Pardon and are full page, 8.5" x 11".

Download and post them on bulletin boards, refrigerators and elsewhere to help plant this seed in the minds of people you care about.

You can also download to your computer or mobile device.
Watch for more tools that will be added for this seed!