Past Message

Point One:

Forgiveness is a difficult process.

Point Two:

Forgiveness is a command.

Point Three:

Forgiveness is to our benefit.

Discussion Questions:

Watch the past message, then choose questions to discuss with your Growth Group.

  1. What was something that stood out to you from this past Sunday’s message? Share what you learned and how it will impact your life. 

  2. What’s the pettiest grudge you just can’t let go of?

  3. Read 2 Corinthians 2:5-11. What does Paul mean in verse 5 about people who have caused grief? What motivates Paul to continue his relationship with Corinth despite the difficult confrontation?

  4. When we face significant conflict with another person, we tend to default to a specific approach, such as fighting or fleeing. What is your natural tendency in these situations, and how does it affect the conflicts you have experienced?

  5. The Apostle Paul advises the community to offer forgiveness to the wrongdoer, emphasizing that the wrongdoer has already endured significant suffering. What is the significance of forgiveness, and why is it such a crucial aspect of human interaction and relationships

  6. What do you say to those who argue that forgiveness is insufficient to make up for a wrong? Is there such a thing as "cheap forgiveness?"

  7. Today, we need to think about how the Gospel guides our conflicts. Can we achieve reconciliation through forgiveness? Can we have forgiveness without justice or truth? Can we have unity without any conflict?

  8. What are the barriers to granting forgiveness of someone who has hurt you?

  9. What kind of support do you need to receive in order to help you love others through godly forgiveness?