Forgiveness: A Journey to Freedom
🥅 Goal: To explore the biblical call to forgiveness, understand its process, and learn how to live out forgiveness in everyday life.

Opening & Icebreaker
🙏 Opening Prayer:
"Lord, we come before You with open hearts, asking for the wisdom and strength to forgive as You have forgiven us. Help us to release past hurts and embrace Your boundless love so we can extend grace to others. Amen."

🤝 Icebreaker Question:
Share a time when forgiveness—either giving or receiving it—changed the way you saw a situation or relationship.

Understanding Forgiveness
📖 Psalm 103:10-12
💬 Discussion: What does this passage reveal about God’s character, and how can we reflect that in our own lives?

📖 Matthew 6:14-15
💬 Discussion: Why do you think Jesus connects our forgiveness of others with receiving God’s forgiveness?

The Process of Forgiving Others
📖 Ephesians 4:32
💬 Discussion: How does this verse challenge the way you approach people who have wronged you?

📖 Colossians 3:13
💬 Discussion: How can remembering God’s forgiveness help when forgiveness feels difficult?

Living Out Forgiveness in Everyday Life
📖 Luke 6:37
💬 Discussion: What are some practical ways to create a habit of forgiveness in your life?

📖 Matthew 18:21-22
💬 Discussion: How does this passage challenge the way we handle repeat offenses?

Application & Closing
🔑 Key Takeaway:
Forgiveness liberates us to live in the freedom of God’s love and empowers us to extend that grace to others.

⚡ Challenge:
This week, identify one situation where you can let go of bitterness and actively choose to forgive, even when it feels difficult.

🙏 Closing Prayer:
"Lord, as we step into our week, grant us the courage to forgive those who have hurt us and the humility to seek forgiveness when we fall short. Fill our hearts with Your healing love so that we may be a reflection of Your grace in all our interactions. Amen."