When Forgiving is Hard to Do Devotional Guide
Weekly Text: Matthew 18:21-35
Monday: What does Jesus mean when he says we should forgive “seventy-seven times”? How does this challenge our understanding of forgiveness?
Tuesday: Can you think of a time when you struggled to forgive someone? What was the situation, and how did it make you feel?
Wednesday: How does the comparison between the servant’s massive debt and the small debt owed to him illustrate the concept of grace in our lives?
Thursday: Reflect on the consequences faced by the unforgiving servant. How is his suffering a metaphor for his experience of resentment? How can this motivate us to forgive others in our own lives?
Friday: How does understanding the extent of God’s forgiveness toward you influence your relationships with others? What practical steps can you take today to extend forgiveness to someone in your life? Is there a specific person you need to reach out to?