Rev. Robert Fleischmann, National Director, Christian Life Resources

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Hidden Shame — Nagging Guilt — Spectacular Deliverance

Opening Prayer

Describe 3 components of sin:
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Describe 2 blessings of forgiveness:
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Describe 2 realities about sin and forgiveness:
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Describe 3 desired results from this class:
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DEFINITION: Post-abortion syndrome (PAS) is a psychological state characterized by symptoms that fall under the broader “post traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD) category. PTSD is a condition recognized by the American Psychiatric Association. It is a disorder best known by the psychological dysfunction many veterans of the Vietnam War have experienced. [Joy Comes in the Mourning — Leader’s Guide, page 1, Aderman & Johnson. [NPH 1992].

Key Element: Often it is initially a mystery — What is going on?

Thoughts on the Definition:

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The Role of Ignorance:
1 Samuel 12:1-25

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Psalm 119:5-6

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Isaiah 44:9

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Ignorance is No Excuse:
Leviticus 4:13 (see also 5:2-4)

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Discuss Symptoms:

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Obstinence:
Jeremiah 3:3

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Jeremiah 6:15

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Zephaniah 3:5

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Awareness as Revelation:
2 Samuel 12:1-24

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Self-Awareness as Delayed Reaction:
Proverbs 18:3

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1 Samuel 24:4-5

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Solution:
Isaiah 54:4-5

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Matthew 11:28

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Forgive and Forget?????:
Psalm 51:3

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Romans 7:11-24

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1 Timothy 1:16

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Hebrews 12:5-8

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1 Thessalonians 5:11

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