Understanding Reconciliation

What is the main purpose of reconciliation?

• To ignore problems

• To restore a broken relationship

• To create more arguments

• To choose sides in a disagreement

Which of the following best describes a relationship?

• A competition between people

• A connection between people, including feelings and behaviors

• A way to avoid others

• A situation where one person always wins

What can happen if reconciliation does not occur in a broken relationship?

• Peace and unity will thrive

• The relationship will improve without effort

• Bitterness and hate may build up, leading to more conflict

• Everyone will forget about the disagreement

What is the ultimate goal of reconciliation?

• To win an argument

• To make people friends again after a disagreement

• To avoid talking about problems

• To keep people angry at each other

In the Bible story mentioned, who reconciles with his brother?

• Jacob reconciles with Esau

• Esau reconciles with Jacob

• Joseph reconciles with his brothers

• David reconciles with Saul

What is the first step in the reconciliation process?

• Accepting forgiveness

• Repentance

• Arguing more

• Ignoring the problem

What does forgiveness involve in the reconciliation process?

• Holding onto anger

• Asking the person we have wronged for forgiveness

• Blaming others

• Forgetting about the relationship

What must the person who was wronged do after receiving an apology?

• Hold a grudge

• Accept the request for forgiveness in “good faith”

• Ignore the apology

• Demand more apologies

According to Luke 6:37, what should we do to avoid being judged?

• Ignore others

• Judge others harshly

• Forgive others

• Always be right

Why is it important to have peace and unity in relationships?

• It allows for cooperation and progress

• It makes arguments more fun

• It helps people to be alone

• It prevents any form of communication