Year:
Date:
Series:
Message:
Scripture:
2015: The Year of Gospel Transformation
May 17, 2015
Getting Past Your Past
Forgiven People Forgive
Hebrews 12:14-15
3. Forgiving is ___________ for us
Good News: Jesus forgives much
We forgive because,
1. We have been forgiven ______________
2. We still need _______________
“Lord Jesus, I acknowledge to You that I have sinned against You in many
ways. I believe You died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead. I
want You to come into my life and be my Savior. Forgive me of all my sins
and give me the gift of eternal life. Come into my life and be my Lord. Help
me become the person You want me to be. Amen!”
Memory Verse: Hebrews 12:15
Extra Resource about forgiveness: Read As We Forgive by
Catherine Claire Larson
Small Group Homework
Getting-to-Know-Me-Questions
1. What would you do to celebrate if all of your debts were suddenly
canceled?
Application-Questions
Let’s take what you heard and begin to press it deep into your lives and then
take this with you to small group for maximum gospel transformation.
7. What impressed you in the message this week?
2. Any gospel transformation updates you would like to share with your
small group?
8. Why is it so difficult to forgive those who have severely hurt us?
Into-the-Bible-Questions
In the message this week, we learned that forgiven people forgive Let’s dig
a little deeper into this great truth!
Read: Matthew 18:21-35 (Note: The first debt in verse 24 ten thousand
talents, is equivalent to millions of dollars. The second debt in verse 28 one
hundred denarii is equivalent to a few dollars)
3. What impresses you in this passage?
4. Every parable is an earthy story with a heavenly meaning that has one
main point. What is the main point of this parable?
9. What can the forgiveness we have received (and continue to receive)
from Jesus teach us about forgiving those who hurt us?
10. How have you seen forgiveness be good for you?
5. If you were Peter, what would have been your thoughts after Jesus
answered your question?
11. What specific steps do you need to take in order to forgive someone who
has wronged you?
6. Why do you think that servant was so unforgiving and unmerciful?