Forgiveness in the Gospels: a four-session small-group study

This four-session study looks at forgiveness through the Gospels: what Jesus taught, the stories He told and what He did. Each session prints with the full passage from the World English Bible, Catholic Edition, a short note and discussion questions with space for answers.

Sessions

1. Peter’s question — Matthew 18:21–35, the unforgiving servant.
2. The father who runs — Luke 15:11–24, the forgiving father.
3. Forgiveness from the cross — Luke 23:33–34.
4. Forgiven, and forgiving — the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–15) and Mark 11:25.

For leaders

Allow about 45 minutes per session. Forgiveness can touch painful experiences; make it clear that forgiving does not mean excusing harm or staying in danger, and that no one needs to share more than they choose.

The Forgiveness topic page gathers more passages for further reading.