The First 40 Days cover — a young sprout rising toward the light

Forgive as you've been forgivenMatthew 18:21-35

Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

  • Read
  • Reread
  • Retell

Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

  1. What does this passage show me about God?

    • How much was the servant forgiven, versus what he refused?
    • What does this show about how much God has forgiven you?
  2. What does it show me about people — and about myself?

    • Where do you see yourself in this story?
  3. What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)

    • Who do you need to forgive this week, as you were forgiven?
  4. Who will I tell?

Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).

Pray

Lord, you have forgiven me so much; give me the grace to forgive those who have hurt me.