Seventy Times Seven

Seventy Times Seven

A Nine-Session Bible Study on Forgiveness

by the Rev. Janann Gluth King

Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven."

Christians are called to follow the example of our Lord Jesus Christ, who prayed “Father, forgive them” for those putting him to death. They hadn’t asked for his forgiveness. But he gave it nonetheless. When we do likewise, we free ourselves from the toxic e?ects of bitterness and anger, trusting God to convict them and/or eventually set things right. “‘It is mine to avenge. I will repay,’ says the Lord” (Romans 12:19).
The Bible has a lot to say about forgiveness. This nine-session series will lead you through the components of forgiveness.

A Sola Women’s and Men’s Group Bible Study:

Click SAMPLE for the Introduction and a Sample Chapter

Table of Contents

Session 1: The Reality of Sin (Acknowledging Our Need for Forgiveness)
Session 2: God’s Solution to Sin (Seeking the God Who Forgives)
Session 3: The Burden of Guilt (How God Draws Us to Himself)
Session 4: The Promise of Absolution (How Does God Actually Forgive Us?)
Session 5: Forgiveness and Healing (Learning to Forgive Yourself)
Session 6: Freedom and Reconciliation (The Fruit of Forgiveness and a New Way of Life)
Session 7: Forgiving Your Neighbor (Our Need and Calling to Forgive Others)
Session 8: You Are My Witnesses (Forgiving on God’s Behalf)
Session 9: Rinse and Repeat (Living Daily in God’s Forgiveness)

Go HERE for the Leader's Guide that accompanies this study.