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.
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?
What does it show me about people — and about myself?
- Where do you see yourself in this story?
What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)
- Who do you need to forgive this week, as you were forgiven?
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.