Matthew 18:21
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 18:21?

2. How does Matthew 18:21 challenge our understanding of forgiveness in daily life?

3. What does "up to seventy times seven" teach about the nature of forgiveness?

4. How can we apply Jesus' teaching in Matthew 18:21 to family conflicts?

5. Which other scriptures reinforce the message of forgiveness in Matthew 18:21?

6. How does forgiving others reflect our relationship with Christ according to Matthew 18:21?

7. How many times should we forgive others according to Matthew 18:21?

8. Why does Peter ask about forgiveness in Matthew 18:21?

9. What is the significance of the number seven in Matthew 18:21?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 18?

11. How often should we forgive others?

12. What is seventy times seven?

13. Why didn't Jesus return as He promised His disciples?

14. How should we respond to those who wrong us?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Peter's question about forgiveness reflect common human attitudes towards forgiving others?

2. In what ways does Jesus' response to Peter challenge our understanding of forgiveness?

3. How can the teachings in Matthew 18:21 be applied in situations where forgiveness seems difficult or impossible?

4. What are some practical steps you can take to cultivate a forgiving heart, as encouraged in Ephesians 4:32 and Colossians 3:13?

5. How does understanding God's forgiveness towards us, as seen in Matthew 6:14-15, influence our willingness to forgive others?1. How does Jesus' teaching on childlike faith challenge the conventional understanding of greatness?

2. How can we apply the lessons from Jesus' warnings against causing others to sin in our lives today?

3. What does the Parable of the Lost Sheep teach us about the value God places on every individual?

4. How can we implement Jesus' instructions on dealing with a brother who sins in our relationships and communities?

5. What does Jesus' response to Peter's question about forgiveness ("seventy times seven") teach us about God's expectation for our forgiveness towards others?

6. How does the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant emphasize the importance of mercy and forgiveness?

7. How does the concept of treating an unrepentant sinner as a "pagan or tax collector" reconcile with Jesus' call for forgiveness?

8. What are the practical implications of the promise that where two or three gather in Jesus' name, He is there with them?

9. How can we foster a childlike faith in an adult world?

10. How does understanding the seriousness of causing others to sin affect your daily decisions and actions?

11. How can the Parable of the Lost Sheep shape your view of evangelism and reaching out to others?

12. How can we resolve conflicts in a manner that is in line with Jesus' teachings in this chapter?

13. What barriers might prevent us from forgiving others as taught in the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, and how can we overcome them?

14. How does Jesus' teaching on forgiveness challenge societal norms around revenge and holding grudges?

15. What steps can we take to ensure we don't become stumbling blocks to others in our faith community?

16. How does the process Jesus lays out for correcting a brother who sins encourage accountability and restoration?

17. In what ways does the final verse ("forgive your brother from your heart") challenge superficial or insincere forgiveness?

18. How does this chapter's focus on humility, forgiveness, and dealing with sin influence your understanding of community in the Kingdom of Heaven?

19. What are some practical ways we can show humility and childlike faith in our everyday lives?

20. How does the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant affect your understanding of God's mercy and justice?

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