The Glory In the Story: Moving Beyond Betrayal

The Passage 

John 13:31–33, ESV   

INTRODUCTION 

3 COMMON REASONS PEOPLE GET STUCK  

#1 Emotional shock  

#2 Trust is broken  

#3 Fear of being vulnerable  

THE GLORY IN THE STORY   

Three Ways Jesus is Glorified at the Cross  

Colossians 2:15-17, 1 Peter 2:24 

#1 Jesus death on the cross canceled the penalty of sin

#2 Jesus death on the cross disarmed the power of sin and Satan  

#3 Jesus death on the cross paid for our salvation  

Three Ways God is Glorified at the Cross  

Matthew 1:21–22, John 3:16, Matthew 5:17 

#1 God demonstrated his justice  

#2 God’s demonstrated his faithfulness 

#3 God demonstrated his love 

HOW TO MOVE BEYOND THE BETRAYAL  

7 Ways to Move Past the Pain  

1. Acknowledge the hurt 

Psalm 34:18, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 73:26 

2. Believe that God can use your story for his glory 

Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:20, Jeremiah 29:11 

3. Love your enemy 

Matthew 5:44-47, Luke 6:27-28,1 Corinthians 13:3–8 

4. Forgive and move forward 

Matthew 18:21-22, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13,  

5. Take time to trust 

Ecclesiastes  3:1–8, 1 Corinthians 5:11-13, Proverbs 19:19, Proverbs 22:24–25 

6. Be Social 

Proverbs 18:1, Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 

7. Seek wise counsel  

Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 15:22