Can you tell me about a time when you received forgiveness from someone? How did you feel?
Are you the kind of person who forgives willingly?
Have you fully experienced the forgiveness that God offers?
How important do you think forgiveness is to a good marriage?
How easy is it for you to admit your own wrongs and ask others to forgive you? Is it easier for you to give or receive forgiveness?
What do you think happens to the person who offended you if you never forgive them? What do you think would happen to them if you were to forgive them?
What do you think happens to you if you forgive the person who has offended you? What do you think happens to you if you don’t forgive them? (Matthew 18:15-35)
Do you want to be free from the effects of not forgiving and of nursing old wounds?
Have you put your faith in Christ for salvation? Tell me about that time and what difference it has made in your life.
Tell me about your view of forgiveness. What does that look like in your mind?
Have you ever looked at what the Bible says about forgiveness, and how important is that to you? Can we look at what God says and discuss it together?
In your eyes, how big is your sin compared to the sins of others?
What grievances stand between you and this person? What can you tell me about those and how they got started? What attempts have been made to resolve them?
Are you aware of the effects of not forgiving and holding grudges? Don’t you want to be free from that? (Matthew 18:15-35)
Have you specifically asked for forgiveness wherever necessary?
Are you willing to withhold judgment and trust God to deal with the offender justly in His timing?
Have you forgotten your own sin debt? (Luke 7:36-50)
Do you want to be known as the kind of person who forgives willingly?
Do you believe Christ’s sacrifice is enough for your sin? For the sins of others? (I John 2:2)
What is one step you can take in the right direction and how can I help you do that?
