Forgiven People Forgive, Part 1: "The Debt We Could Never Repay"
Matt. 18:21-35
1. The number of times we're to forgive others is without limit.
2. God's grace is offered to anyone who confesses their sin and gives their life to Jesus.
3. Extend the same grace to others that God extends to you.
4. Forgiveness opens the door to a restored relationship.
Take Action!
1 - Have you been hurt or offended by someone? What happened?.
2 - How do you typically respond when you're hurt deeply by another person?
3 - Read Matt. 18:21-35. How does the debt the servant owes compare to the debt we owe God? Explain...
4 - What's your honest reaction to Jesus' statement in Matt. 18;35? Discuss the challenge with this.
5 - Does forgiveness mean that the relationship is fully restored with the person who's hurt you? Explain...
6 - Think of someone you need to forgive. Spend time in prayer this week asking God to help you forgive the person who hurt you and heal the wound in your heart.