GPYP 2 :: discussion questions

This Week

Talking through the message during the week helps you turn what God is saying to you into action steps. These talking points, questions, and scriptures are designed to help you take the next step.

• What was one of the worst things you did as a child that you asked forgiveness for? What did you learn from your experience?

Read Hebrews 12:15, Matthew 6:14-15 and Matthew 18:21-35.

• These passages show us why we should forgive those who hurt us.
• Why is it so difficult to forgive those who have severely hurt us?
• How have you seen unforgiveness and bitterness hurt yourself and others?
• When you think about the people you need to forgive, who comes to mind? What is keeping you from forgiving this person?
• What can the forgiveness we have received from God teach us about forgiving those who hurt us?

Read Matthew 5:43-44 and Colossians 3:13.
These verses demonstrate how to forgive those who hurt us.

• Why is prayer such a vital part of forgiving others?
• How have you been set free by the power of God’s forgiveness?
• How different would your life and your relationship with Christ be if you removed all bitterness from your heart by forgiving those who have hurt you?
• What specific steps do you need to take immediately in order to forgive someone who has wronged you?

Next Steps
Here are some specific things you can do this week that will help you overcome bitterness and embrace the power of forgiveness:

• Because forgiveness is such a fundamental part of our relationship with Christ, the Bible has much to say about the dangers of bitterness and the delivering power of forgiveness. During your time with God this week, read the passages below and allow God’s Word to deliver you from your bitterness and embrace his forgiveness.
• If there is someone in your life who you need to forgive, take the next steps toward forgiving that person this week. Follow the Biblical principles that Pastor Mike discussed in his message on how to forgive others by first praying for that person and then forgiving that person in the same way God forgave you.