When You Pray Session 8

We’re commanded numerous times throughout Scripture to forgive, and to forgive as we’ve been forgiven. Why are these two concepts in Matthew 6 linked, and what does that look like in our lives? Why can it be so hard to forgive…and what do we do in those circumstances? Join us for session eight as we learn how to forgive others as God has forgiven us.

Verses Used:
Matthew 6:12
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
James 2:10
Matthew 6:14-15
Matthew 19:26

Discussion Questions:
1. What is meant when the Scripture says that Christ “cancelled out the certificate of debt…” on our behalf? (Colossians 2:13-14)
2. If Christ has paid for our sins already, why is it necessary for us to ask for repentance after we are saved? (Isaiah 1:15 & 59:1-2)
3. What “attitude” is required when we repent?
4. When we pray, “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors,” who is our forgiveness supposed to imitate? How does God forgive us?
5. Does the forgiveness we extend to others actually reflect the way our Father has forgiven us? Why or why not? When is it hardest to extend forgiveness? Why is it necessary that we do so?
6. How should we treat our “enemies,” or those who have wronged us? (1 Corinthians 13:4-7) What can we do to take steps to obey this command?
7. How have you seen God use prayer in your life this week?