February 8, 2026 - HOW TO PRAY

Seek and Give Forgiveness

Study Questions

1. In Matthew 6:12, why do you think Jesus links asking for forgiveness with forgiving others in the same prayer?
2. In Matthew 18:21–35, what stands out to you about the size of the debt the first servant is forgiven compared to the debt he refuses to forgive?
3. What does this parable reveal about how Jesus understands mercy, debt, and justice in God’s kingdom?
4. How does Jesus’ teaching challenge common assumptions about fairness or limits to forgiveness?
5. What do these passages suggest about the connection between receiving God’s forgiveness and living it out with others?

Application Questions

1. Why do you think forgiveness can be so difficult, even when we understand that God calls us to forgive?
2. How does the idea that forgiveness is different from denial or excusing harm change the way you think about forgiveness?
3. What does it look like to practice forgiveness as a process rather than a one-time decision?
4. How might holding onto resentment affect a person’s peace, relationships, or prayer life over time?

Prayer
Pray that God would give your group humble and contrite hearts that are willing to confess sin and are open to receiving His forgiveness and extending it to others. Take time to pray for one another, asking for courage, wisdom, and healing where forgiveness feels costly or slow.