Forgiveness: Week 2

BREAK THE ICE

Would you rather jump off the Empire State Building on to a trampoline or fight a black bear2

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS

1. What are things that you feel bitter about? Why?

2.Read Proverbs 17:9. What does bitterness cause, according to this verse? 

Proverbs 17:9

9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.

3.In your own words, how would you describe a bitter person? How does bitterness negatively affect everyone, including the person who is bitter and everyone around them?

4. Read Colossians 3:13-14. Why are we supposed to forgive, based on these verses?

Colossians 3:13-14

13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.

5.When is a time someone forgave you? How did that forgiveness impact you?

6.Tell us about a situation you need to be forgiving and what steps are you taking to forgive that person right now?

MOVING FORWARD

One of the ways we can take a step of forgiveness is by praying. Take a few minutes to pray as a group. Pray for the people you all need to show forgiveness for. Pray that God would soften your hearts to show forgiveness, and thank Him for the ways God has forgiven you.